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The Touryst

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The Touryst

Reviewed: 05 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PC

Shin'en Multimedia · 2019

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

47 /100

The Touryst is an adventure game that encourages problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking through exploration and mysteries.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 32 · R 14
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

14

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

6+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

The Touryst offers a charming adventure experience that encourages exploration, problem-solving, and spatial awareness through its diverse island environments and mysterious monuments. Its varied activities promote engagement without pressure, making it suitable for players seeking a relaxed yet stimulating experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

With no monetization, social interaction, or explicit content risks, The Touryst presents a very low-risk profile. Its single-player focus and lack of manipulative mechanics ensure a safe and straightforward gaming experience.

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 · 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 Touryst safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Touryst a rating of 47/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play The Touryst?

Our session recommendation for The Touryst 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 Touryst?

With no monetization, social interaction, or explicit content risks, The Touryst presents a very low-risk profile. Its single-player focus and lack of manipulative mechanics ensure a safe and straightforward gaming experience.