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Deadman's Cross

Review · RPG · iOS

Deadman's Cross

Reviewed: 03 Jun 2026

iOS

Square Enix · 2014

Ludograph rating

B

Good

61 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 48 · R 16
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

16

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.45

Deadman's Cross offers engaging strategic gameplay through its card battles and cooperative FPS hunts, promoting problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. Players can develop spatial awareness and reaction time in the 3D FPS segments. The job system provides narrative depth and reading comprehension opportunities.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.30
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game utilizes variable rewards and limited-time events, which can encourage extended play sessions. Competitive elements like global rankings may lead to social comparison. Content includes significant violence, zombie-related fear, and potentially mild sexual themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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 Deadman's Cross safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Deadman's Cross a rating of 61/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Deadman's Cross appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Deadman's Cross?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Deadman's Cross: 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 Deadman's Cross?

The game utilizes variable rewards and limited-time events, which can encourage extended play sessions. Competitive elements like global rankings may lead to social comparison. Content includes significant violence, zombie-related fear, and potentially mild sexual themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.