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Deep Rock Galactic

Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5

Deep Rock Galactic

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5

Ghost Ship Games · 2020

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

68 /100

Automated review

Deep Rock Galactic is an action game that builds teamwork and problem solving through cooperative missions, with frequent violence and some language.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 61 · R 23
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

61

Risk (RIS)

23

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
0.60

Deep Rock Galactic fosters strong teamwork and communication skills as players must cooperate to survive and complete missions in procedurally generated environments. It challenges problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking due to its destructible terrain and varied objectives.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.33
R2Monetization
0.13
R3Social risk
0.17

The game features frequent violence against alien creatures, including gore, and some strong language. While not directly targeting children, the presence of microtransactions could lead to unanticipated spending. The endless nature of missions could lead to extended play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

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

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $10/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • 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 Deep Rock Galactic safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Deep Rock Galactic a rating of 68/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Deep Rock Galactic appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Deep Rock Galactic, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Deep Rock Galactic?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Deep Rock Galactic: 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 Deep Rock Galactic?

The game features frequent violence against alien creatures, including gore, and some strong language. While not directly targeting children, the presence of microtransactions could lead to unanticipated spending. The endless nature of missions could lead to extended play sessions.