Review · Action · macOS · PC · Linux
The Masterplan
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
macOS · PC · Linux
Shark Punch · 2015
Ludograph rating
B
Good
58 /100
The Masterplan is a tactical heist game that builds problem solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness, but features high levels of violence.
Growth (BDS)
41
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.13 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
The Masterplan is a tactical heist game that strongly emphasizes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Players must carefully plan and execute heists, manage their crew, and adapt to changing situations. The game offers opportunities for creativity in approaching challenges and some spatial awareness is required to navigate the 2D environments.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The Masterplan features a high level of violence, including gun use and the option to 'leave no witnesses.' Violence can be directed at defenseless targets, such as civilians. The game may also contain some mild language and elements of fear/horror due to the criminal setting and violent situations. There are no significant social or monetization risks.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: 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.