Review · Adventure · Linux · macOS · PC
This is the President
Reviewed: 18 May 2026
Linux · macOS · PC · iOS · Android
SuperPAC · 2021
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
9
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.74 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.15 | |
This Is the President offers significant cognitive benefits through its complex management and strategy gameplay. Players will engage in high-level problem-solving, strategic planning, and critical thinking to navigate political challenges, manage staff, and achieve their objectives. The story-driven nature also enhances reading comprehension and understanding of complex systems, albeit through a satirical lens.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game carries notable content risks due to its mature themes, including implied violence, strong language, and references to substance use and unethical behavior. The core gameplay involves political manipulation, blackmail, and illegal activities, which could be concerning for some players. While not designed with manipulative engagement mechanics, the compelling narrative could lead to extended play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / 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.