Piggy – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Piggy

Name: Screenwise
Author: Screenwise

game2022

28%

WISE Score

A forgettable match-3 candy-crusher wearing a pig costume and begging for in-app purchases—not the actual Roblox Piggy game kids know.

Piggy

game

4+, 2022

28%

WISE Score

A forgettable match-3 candy-crusher wearing a pig costume and begging for in-app purchases—not the actual Roblox Piggy game kids know.

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: this is shovelware. A generic match-3 game that slapped 'Piggy' in the title to confuse parents looking for the actual popular Roblox Piggy horror game (which is a totally different thing). It's not harmful in content—no violence, no scary stuff—but it's designed purely to extract time and money through F2P mechanics.

The 'IT IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME' protest in all-caps tells you everything. It is, in fact, a waste of time. Your kid will match some colors, get some dopamine hits from boosters, be nudged to buy coins, and learn absolutely nothing. There are hundreds of better puzzle games that don't treat your child like a tiny ATM.

If your kid is begging for 'Piggy,' make sure they mean the actual Roblox game (which has its own issues but is at least genuinely popular and social). This ain't it.

Age Fit

Technically fine for ages 4-10 in terms of content, but the F2P monetization and time-sink design make it a questionable choice for any age. Most kids will find it boring after the dopamine hits wear off.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Generic match-3 puzzle game with cheerful aesthetics and 'funny' pig character reactions. Tone is upbeat but lacks any meaningful emotional depth or modeling of positive behaviors—it's just colorful candy-crush mechanics with a pig theme. The 'IT IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME' defensive marketing language suggests even the developers know it might feel empty.

Imaginative

Zero originality—this is a cookie-cutter match-3 clone with a generic 'Piggy Kingdom' skin slapped on. No creative expression, building, or exploration; just swapping colored objects in pre-set levels. The 'puzzles' are standard match-3 fare with no novel mechanics or invitation to think differently.

Safe

Free-to-play with in-app purchases targeting kids, which raises manipulation concerns. The emphasis on 'rich rewards,' 'earn coins,' 'exchange for in-game goods,' and 'accumulated boosters' signals typical F2P psychological hooks designed to drive spending. 'Hundreds of levels' suggests infinite-scroll engagement loops. Kids mode is available but doesn't address core monetization design. No content ratings provided.

Enriching

Minimal cognitive value beyond basic pattern recognition in match-3 mechanics. No meaningful skill-building, ethical lessons, or personal growth. The marketing claims it 'trains your brain' but it's just repetitive matching—not genuine problem-solving. Pure time-filler with 'lots of ways to kill time' as an actual selling point. Entertainment value is low-effort dopamine hits from boosters and rewards.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Colorful, non-violent visuals that are safe for young eyes
Basic pattern-matching could occupy a restless kid for 10 minutes
Kids mode exists, suggesting some awareness of child users

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What to Watch For

Heavy in-app purchase pressure with coins, boosters, and 'rich rewards' designed to drive spending
Name is misleading—this is NOT the popular Roblox Piggy horror/adventure game, just a generic match-3 trying to ride that branding
Infinite levels and reward loops engineered to maximize engagement time
Zero educational value despite 'train your brain' claims—it's just matching colors

Conversation Starters

"What do you like about matching the colors? Do you think it's actually training your brain?"
"Have you wanted to buy anything in the game? What do the coins do?"
"Is this different from the Piggy game on Roblox you've heard about?"

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