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The Path Rush

Review · Sports · iOS

The Path Rush

Reviewed: 29 Jun 2026

iOS

LHD Games · 2018

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

40 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 26 · R 15
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

26

Risk (RIS)

15

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.26
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

The Path Rush is a fast-paced arcade game that hones hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through challenging 3D maze navigation. Its 150+ levels and endless mode provide adaptive challenges, requiring players to maintain focus and attention.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.30
R2Monetization
0.04
R3Social risk
0.00

While generally low risk, The Path Rush's 'Endless Mode' and frequent 'near miss' scenarios could contribute to extended play sessions due to its addictive, reaction-based design. The game's E10+ rating and simple mechanics may appeal to children, making it important for parents to monitor screen time.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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

Regulatory design checks · DSANot yet assessed·GDPR-KNot yet assessed·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.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • 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 Path Rush safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Path Rush a rating of 40/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play The Path Rush?

Our session recommendation for The Path Rush 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 Path Rush?

While generally low risk, The Path Rush's 'Endless Mode' and frequent 'near miss' scenarios could contribute to extended play sessions due to its addictive, reaction-based design. The game's E10+ rating and simple mechanics may appeal to children, making it important for parents to monitor screen time.