Review · Action · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Nintendo Switch
Castle Crashers
Reviewed: 10 May 2026
PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS
The Behemoth · 2008
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
57 /100
Castle Crashers is an action indie game that builds teamwork and problem solving through cooperative multiplayer, but features comedic cartoon violence.
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
21
Daily limit
90min
Age guidance
15+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.34 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.47 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Castle Crashers offers a fun and engaging beat-em-up experience with a strong emphasis on cooperative multiplayer. Players will engage in problem-solving through combat encounters, develop strategic thinking for character builds, and improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time. The cooperative nature fosters teamwork and communication, making it a good choice for playing with friends or family.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.13 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
While mostly lighthearted, the game does feature cartoon violence that can be considered trivialized due to its exaggerated and comedic nature. Some mild competitive toxicity could arise during multiplayer sessions. There are minimal compulsion-loop design techniques or monetization pressures.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / 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.