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Dauntless

Review · Action · PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch

Dauntless

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

PC · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · iOS · PlayStation 4

Phoenix Games · 2019

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

44 /100

Automated review

Dauntless is an action-RPG that encourages teamwork and strategic thinking while hunting monsters, but can lead to extended play sessions.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 53 · R 62
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

62

Daily limit

30min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.20
B3Motor
0.35

Dauntless encourages teamwork and strategic thinking as players hunt powerful behemoths together. The game provides opportunities for players to develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time through engaging combat.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.43
R2Monetization
0.17
R3Social risk
0.28

The game utilizes several compulsion-loop design mechanics, such as variable rewards and an infinite play loop, which can encourage extended play sessions. Monetization pressures, while not excessive, include some pay-to-win elements and social spending. There is also a degree of competitive toxicity and social comparison among players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
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.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $15/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
  • 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Dauntless safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Dauntless a rating of 44/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Dauntless appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Dauntless, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Dauntless?

Our session recommendation for Dauntless is up to 30 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Dauntless?

The game utilizes several compulsion-loop design mechanics, such as variable rewards and an infinite play loop, which can encourage extended play sessions. Monetization pressures, while not excessive, include some pay-to-win elements and social spending. There is also a degree of competitive toxicity and social comparison among players.