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Broforce

Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Linux

Broforce

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Linux · macOS · PC

Devolver Digital · 2015

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

52 /100

Broforce is a fast-paced action platformer that develops hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and problem solving, but features intense violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 38 · R 17
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

17

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.65

Broforce offers significant benefits in developing hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and fine motor skills through its fast-paced run-and-gun gameplay. Players also engage in problem-solving and strategic thinking to overcome enemy encounters and level challenges, while adaptive challenge ensures continuous skill development.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Broforce stem from its content, which includes frequent and intense violence as players fight 'terrorists' and cause large-scale destruction. There is also a notable level of nationalistic propaganda, with objectives centered around planting the American flag on enemy territory. Mild language may also be present, consistent with its parody theme.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 Broforce safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Broforce a rating of 52/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Broforce appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Broforce?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Broforce: 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 Broforce?

The primary risks in Broforce stem from its content, which includes frequent and intense violence as players fight 'terrorists' and cause large-scale destruction. There is also a notable level of nationalistic propaganda, with objectives centered around planting the American flag on enemy territory. Mild language may also be present, consistent with its parody theme.