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Yesterday

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

PC · Android · iOS

Pendulo Studios · 2012

Ludograph rating

B

Good

66 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 49 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

49

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.10

Yesterday is a captivating mystery adventure that challenges players with complex puzzles and a compelling narrative. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and memory skills as players unravel a dark secret. The game's rich story and character interactions provide an immersive experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains moderate violence and themes of fear/horror, consistent with its 'T for Teen' rating. While not designed with manipulative mechanics, the engaging mystery could encourage longer play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Yesterday safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Yesterday a rating of 66/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Yesterday appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Yesterday, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Yesterday?

Our session recommendation for Yesterday 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 Yesterday?

The game contains moderate violence and themes of fear/horror, consistent with its 'T for Teen' rating. While not designed with manipulative mechanics, the engaging mystery could encourage longer play sessions.