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Bloody Trail

Review · Fighting · PC · macOS

Bloody Trail

Reviewed: 09 May 2026

PC · macOS

iresh · 2020

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

33 /100

Bloody Trail is a fighting game that builds problem-solving and spatial awareness, but contains high violence and horror content, making it suitable for older teens.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 20 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

20

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.22
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

Bloody Trail offers some cognitive benefits through problem-solving in combat scenarios and spatial awareness in navigating levels. Its core benefit lies in motor skill development, specifically hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and reaction time due to its beat-em-up nature.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk of Bloody Trail is its high level of violence and moderate fear/horror content, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. As a beat-em-up, it consistently depicts combat and zombie encounters.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 Bloody Trail safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Bloody Trail a rating of 33/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Bloody Trail appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Bloody Trail, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Bloody Trail?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Bloody Trail: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Bloody Trail?

The primary risk of Bloody Trail is its high level of violence and moderate fear/horror content, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. As a beat-em-up, it consistently depicts combat and zombie encounters.