Review · Adventure · PC · macOS
The Old Tree
Reviewed: 27 May 2026
PC · macOS
Red Dwarf Games · 2015
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
32
Risk (RIS)
7
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.48 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
The Old Tree is a gentle puzzle adventure that encourages problem-solving and spatial reasoning. Its wordless narrative makes it accessible to a wide audience, fostering critical thinking through engaging challenges.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.17 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While generally benign, the presence of microtransactions could introduce spending pressures, though the casual puzzle nature suggests these are likely optional and not essential for progression.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $15/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·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.
- 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.