Review · Indie · PC
The Wilds of Dacrima: Field Notes from a Poorly Supervised Alchemist and his Unruly Clockwork Companion LiveNow Broadcasting: Watch the developer play Now Broadcasting 0 Share Broadcast
Reviewed: 01 Jul 2026
PC
Antler Studios · 2026
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
49
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.60 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
The Wilds of Dacrima offers an engaging platforming adventure that encourages problem-solving, spatial awareness, and critical thinking as players explore a mysterious forest and brew potent potions. The narrative of friendship between the alchemist and his clockwork companion provides a positive social-emotional experience.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.07 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game presents very low risks. There are no microtransactions, loot boxes, or subscriptions, and no social features that could lead to competitive toxicity or stranger risk. Content risks appear minimal, with mild violence and suspense, but no explicit sexual content, strong language, or substance references.
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 | 0.33 | |
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.