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Anno 1404

Review · Strategy · PC

Anno 1404

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC

Blue Byte · 2009

Ludograph rating

B

Good

64 /100

Automated review

Anno 1404 is a complex strategy simulation game that engages players in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 50 · R 10
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

10

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.78
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.25

Anno 1404 is a complex strategy game that significantly engages players in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and resource management. It encourages learning through exploration and adaptation to new technologies and cultures, fostering strong cognitive development.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While primarily a single-player experience, the game does feature mild combat and competitive elements which may expose players to some level of competitive toxicity. The open-ended nature could also lead to extended play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Anno 1404 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Anno 1404 a rating of 64/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Anno 1404 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Anno 1404, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Anno 1404?

Our session recommendation for Anno 1404 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 Anno 1404?

While primarily a single-player experience, the game does feature mild combat and competitive elements which may expose players to some level of competitive toxicity. The open-ended nature could also lead to extended play sessions.