Review · Action · PC · Xbox
Dead Man's Hand
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PC · Xbox
Human Head Studios · 2004
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
55 /100
Dead Man's Hand is a challenging shooter that develops problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking, but contains frequent violence.
Growth (BDS)
38
Risk (RIS)
3
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Dead Man's Hand offers a challenging shooter experience that requires strategic thinking and quick reflexes. Players will develop their problem-solving skills as they navigate various combat scenarios and improve their hand-eye coordination.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
The game contains frequent violence and some mild language. The competitive nature of the game, while not involving strangers, could lead to some social comparison if played with friends. The historical setting may also contain some outdated representations of certain groups.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
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.