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Dead Space: Extraction

Review · Action · Wii · PlayStation 3

Dead Space: Extraction

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

Wii · PlayStation 3

Electronic Arts · 2009

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

76 /100

Dead Space: Extraction is an action shooter that develops problem solving and teamwork, yet contains high levels of violence and fear for older players.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 61 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

61

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
0.90

Engaging story, cooperative play, challenging puzzles, and intense action provide cognitive and motor skill development, as well as opportunities for teamwork and emotional regulation.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

High levels of violence and fear/horror content may be unsuitable for younger players. While cooperative, the game's themes are dark and intense.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 Dead Space: Extraction safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Dead Space: Extraction a rating of 76/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Dead Space: Extraction appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Dead Space: Extraction?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Dead Space: Extraction: 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 Dead Space: Extraction?

High levels of violence and fear/horror content may be unsuitable for younger players. While cooperative, the game's themes are dark and intense.