Review · Action · PC
DESOLATE
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PC
HypeTrain Digital · 2019
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
48
Risk (RIS)
13
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
DESOLATE encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and adaptive learning as players navigate a dynamic and hostile environment. Cooperative play can foster teamwork and communication skills. The exploration and crafting elements promote creativity and resource management.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
The game's survival mechanics and lack of natural stopping points can lead to extended play sessions. The themes of violence and horror, while not extreme, may be intense for some players. The emphasis on individual survival or small group cooperation may limit broader social interaction benefits.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·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.: 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.
- 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.