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The Masterplan

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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.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 41 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

41

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.60
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
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

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social 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)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 Masterplan safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Masterplan a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The Masterplan appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for The Masterplan, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Masterplan?

We don't publish a daily session budget for The Masterplan: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of The Masterplan?

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.