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DeckDeDungeon

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DeckDeDungeon

Reviewed: 05 Jun 2026

iOS

yujiro komine · 2015

Ludograph rating

B

Good

62 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 45 · R 2
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

2

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.76
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

DeckDeDungeon is a highly engaging roguelike deck-building RPG that excels in fostering cognitive skills. Players must employ strategic thinking, critical analysis, and problem-solving to construct effective decks, navigate challenging dungeons, and overcome diverse monsters. The roguelike nature encourages learning from mistakes and adapting strategies, promoting strong learning transfer and adaptive challenge. Its deep mechanics provide a rich environment for intellectual growth.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents minimal risks. With no microtransactions, social features, or manipulative design mechanics, players are free to enjoy the strategic gameplay without external pressures. The E10+ rating indicates mild fantasy violence, which is appropriate for its target audience.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
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 · 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 DeckDeDungeon safe for kids?

Ludograph gives DeckDeDungeon a rating of 62/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is DeckDeDungeon appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for DeckDeDungeon, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E10+, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play DeckDeDungeon?

Our session recommendation for DeckDeDungeon 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 DeckDeDungeon?

This game presents minimal risks. With no microtransactions, social features, or manipulative design mechanics, players are free to enjoy the strategic gameplay without external pressures. The E10+ rating indicates mild fantasy violence, which is appropriate for its target audience.