Review · Adventure · PC
The Shallow Knight
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PC
goodoltom · 2020
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
47 /100
The Shallow Knight is a platformer that builds spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its engaging gameplay.
Growth (BDS)
31
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.30 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
The Shallow Knight is a 2D platformer that can help develop spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time through its core gameplay mechanics. It offers basic problem-solving challenges and opportunities for memory and attention as players navigate levels.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
As a simple 2D platformer, The Shallow Knight presents minimal risks. There are no manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks. The content risk is limited to mild cartoon violence.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| 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.
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.