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Company of Heroes

Review · Strategy · PC · iOS

Company of Heroes

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PC · iOS

Relic Entertainment · 2006

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

74 /100

Company of Heroes is a strategy game that builds problem solving and spatial awareness through its dynamic WWII battlefield, suited for older kids.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 61 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

61

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.80
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.55

Company of Heroes offers a rich strategic experience, fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, and spatial awareness through its dynamic WWII battlefield. Players learn to adapt to challenges, manage resources, and engage in tactical planning, enhancing cognitive skills. Multiplayer modes also encourage teamwork and communication.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

While offering deep strategic gameplay, Company of Heroes' competitive multiplayer environment may expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison. The game's realistic depiction of WWII combat includes a high level of violence, which may be a concern for some players.

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
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KNot yet assessed·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.
  • 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 Company of Heroes safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Company of Heroes a rating of 74/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Company of Heroes appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Company of Heroes?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Company of Heroes: 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 Company of Heroes?

While offering deep strategic gameplay, Company of Heroes' competitive multiplayer environment may expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison. The game's realistic depiction of WWII combat includes a high level of violence, which may be a concern for some players.