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The World Ends in Ohio

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The World Ends in Ohio

Reviewed: 14 Jun 2026

Linux · macOS · PC

PDS Games · 2025

Ludograph rating

B

Good

63 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 46 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.35

The World Ends in Ohio is a story-rich action RPG that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving as players unravel a conspiracy in Cleveland. Its interactive dialogue system promotes communication and ethical reasoning, allowing players to shape their character's moral compass. The game also develops hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its action combat.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains moderate violence and elements of fear and suspense due to its ominous conspiracy theme. While it offers narrative choices, there is no information regarding diverse representation. The single-player nature means it does not foster teamwork or social interaction.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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.

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Parents ask…

Is The World Ends in Ohio safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The World Ends in Ohio a rating of 63/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The World Ends in Ohio appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for The World Ends in Ohio, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The World Ends in Ohio?

Our session recommendation for The World Ends in Ohio 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 World Ends in Ohio?

The game contains moderate violence and elements of fear and suspense due to its ominous conspiracy theme. While it offers narrative choices, there is no information regarding diverse representation. The single-player nature means it does not foster teamwork or social interaction.