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DERACE

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DERACE

Reviewed: 26 Jun 2026

PC

ManaWork · 2026

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 38 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.55

DERACE is a chaos-driven racing game that promotes strategic thinking, quick reactions, and spatial awareness through its unique ability system. Players learn to adapt to unpredictable situations and make critical decisions under pressure, fostering cognitive flexibility. The multiplayer aspect encourages social interaction and friendly competition, though without explicit teamwork.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While DERACE is largely free from manipulative monetization and compulsion-loop mechanics, its competitive nature, especially in public lobbies, could potentially lead to minor social comparison. However, the absence of stranger chat significantly mitigates social risks. The game features mild, cartoonish violence typical of racing games, with no other significant content risks.

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 DERACE safe for kids?

Ludograph gives DERACE a rating of 55/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is DERACE appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play DERACE?

Our session recommendation for DERACE 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 DERACE?

While DERACE is largely free from manipulative monetization and compulsion-loop mechanics, its competitive nature, especially in public lobbies, could potentially lead to minor social comparison. However, the absence of stranger chat significantly mitigates social risks. The game features mild, cartoonish violence typical of racing games, with no other significant content risks.