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The Mooseman

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The Mooseman

Reviewed: 04 May 2026

Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · iOS · PC · macOS · Android

Sometimes You · 2017

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

40 /100

The Mooseman is an educational adventure game that builds problem solving and spatial awareness through mythological storytelling.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 26 · R 12
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

26

Risk (RIS)

12

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.15

The Mooseman is a puzzle-adventure game rooted in Finno-Ugric mythology, offering a unique cultural and educational experience. It encourages problem-solving and critical thinking through its riddles and exploration. Players will develop memory and attention as they uncover hidden artifacts and navigate the mythical worlds.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mild depictions of mythological creatures that could be perceived as frightening by very young children, and some violence inherent in the mythical themes, though not graphic.

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 Mooseman safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Mooseman a rating of 40/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is The Mooseman appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play The Mooseman?

Our session recommendation for The Mooseman 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 Mooseman?

The game contains mild depictions of mythological creatures that could be perceived as frightening by very young children, and some violence inherent in the mythical themes, though not graphic.