Review · Simulation · PC · Linux · macOS
TIS-100
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PC · Linux · macOS
Zachtronics · 2015
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.84 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.10 | |
TIS-100 is a highly engaging programming puzzle game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and creativity. Players learn a simplified assembly language, enhancing their understanding of computer systems and logic. The game offers a substantial challenge with 50 levels and encourages optimization, providing a rewarding intellectual experience.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
TIS-100 presents minimal risks. It is a single-player experience with no monetization pressures, social risks, or concerning content. The primary 'risk' is the intellectual challenge, which may be difficult for some players, but this is a design choice rather than a manipulative risk.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| 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.