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The Last Detour

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The Last Detour

Reviewed: 06 Jun 2026

PC

Sólymos Dávid · 2025

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

46 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 30 · R 2
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

30

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.35

The Last Detour offers a focused, atmospheric, and story-rich exploration experience. Players engage cognitive skills through environmental observation and clue-solving, piecing together a narrative in a desolate post-apocalyptic world. The game provides a complete, self-contained journey without manipulative monetization or engagement mechanics, making it a healthy choice for a short, immersive session.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While generally low-risk, the game's post-apocalyptic setting and occasional 'deadly failure' scenarios might be mildly unsettling for some players. The single-player, non-social nature means it offers limited social-emotional development opportunities.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is The Last Detour safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Last Detour a rating of 46/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is The Last Detour appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for The Last Detour, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Last Detour?

Our session recommendation for The Last Detour is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of The Last Detour?

While generally low-risk, the game's post-apocalyptic setting and occasional 'deadly failure' scenarios might be mildly unsettling for some players. The single-player, non-social nature means it offers limited social-emotional development opportunities.