Review · Action · PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox One
Dead Space (2008)
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox One · Xbox 360
Electronic Arts · 2008
Ludograph rating
B
Good
61 /100
Dead Space is an action shooter that builds problem solving and reaction time, but features intense horror and violence suited for older teens.
Growth (BDS)
44
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.52 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Dead Space offers a deeply immersive and challenging survival horror experience that hones problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills. Players must adapt to dynamic combat scenarios, manage limited resources, and navigate a terrifying environment, fostering strong cognitive and motor skills like hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features intense violence, dismemberment, and strong horror elements, which may be disturbing for some players. While free from manipulative monetization or social pressures, its mature content requires careful consideration for younger audiences.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
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.