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Anno 2205

Review · Strategy · PC

Anno 2205

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC

Blue Byte · 2015

Ludograph rating

B

Good

67 /100

Anno 2205 is a city-building simulation that encourages strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and long-term planning.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 50 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.88
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.10

Anno 2205 is a complex city-building simulation that encourages strategic thinking, resource management, and long-term planning for a better future. Players conquer Earth, establish bases on the Moon, and manage resources across multiple locations to build thriving metropolises. Its masterful economic gameplay and unlimited city-building offer extensive cognitive challenges.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game involves strategic city-building and resource management, which can be time-consuming due to its depth. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the strategic combat in the 'Frontiers' DLC introduces a minimal level of violence.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
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 · 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 Anno 2205 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Anno 2205 a rating of 67/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Anno 2205 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Anno 2205, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Anno 2205?

Our session recommendation for Anno 2205 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 2205?

The game involves strategic city-building and resource management, which can be time-consuming due to its depth. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the strategic combat in the 'Frontiers' DLC introduces a minimal level of violence.