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Collapse

Reviewed: 20 May 2026

PC

Creoteam · 2008

Ludograph rating

B

Good

59 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 42 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.75

Collapse offers significant cognitive benefits through its strategic and fast-paced combat, requiring players to problem-solve, think critically, and adapt to challenging boss encounters. It also heavily develops motor skills, including hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and reaction time, essential for its action-oriented gameplay. The immersive story provides engagement and encourages reading comprehension.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Collapse stem from its mature content, featuring a high level of violence with fierce battles and various weapon use, as well as elements of fear and horror due to its paranormal, post-catastrophic setting. There may also be some mild strong language. The game does not appear to utilize manipulative compulsion-loop or monetization mechanics, nor does it present significant social risks.

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
0.67

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 Collapse safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Collapse a rating of 59/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Collapse appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Collapse?

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

The primary risks in Collapse stem from its mature content, featuring a high level of violence with fierce battles and various weapon use, as well as elements of fear and horror due to its paranormal, post-catastrophic setting. There may also be some mild strong language. The game does not appear to utilize manipulative compulsion-loop or monetization mechanics, nor does it present significant soc