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Deck of Treads

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Deck of Treads

Reviewed: 05 Jun 2026

Linux · PC

DuckByte Games · 2026

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

73 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 58 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

58

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.37
B3Motor
0.65

Deck of Treads is a fast-paced, chaotic tank brawler that encourages strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and creative problem-solving through its unique deckbuilding upgrade system and dynamic arenas. Players can enjoy cooperative and competitive play with friends, fostering teamwork and positive social interaction.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While generally low risk, the competitive nature of the game in free-for-all and team battles could potentially lead to some social comparison or competitive toxicity among players. The game contains mild, cartoonish violence typical of a tank brawler.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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.

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Parents ask…

Is Deck of Treads safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Deck of Treads a rating of 73/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Deck of Treads appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Deck of Treads, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Deck of Treads?

Our session recommendation for Deck of Treads is up to 120 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 Deck of Treads?

While generally low risk, the competitive nature of the game in free-for-all and team battles could potentially lead to some social comparison or competitive toxicity among players. The game contains mild, cartoonish violence typical of a tank brawler.