Review · Action · Xbox One · PC · macOS
TurnOn
Reviewed: 14 May 2026
Xbox One · PC · macOS
Brainy Studio · 2016
Ludograph rating
D
Caution
40 /100
TurnOn is a platformer that encourages problem solving and spatial awareness, but its low Ludograph rating indicates it may not be as engaging.
Growth (BDS)
26
Risk (RIS)
17
Daily limit
90min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.32 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
TurnOn offers engaging platforming puzzles that encourage problem-solving and spatial awareness. Its visual storytelling and soothing aesthetic provide a calm and immersive experience, promoting a sense of accomplishment as players restore light to the city. The game subtly integrates themes of environmental responsibility, encouraging players to think about the importance of electricity and its impact.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
TurnOn presents minimal risks. There are no elements of compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, social risks, or concerning content. The game is designed to be a gentle and positive experience.
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.