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Drakensang

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Drakensang

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PC

Radon Labs · 2009

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

77 /100

Drakensang is a deep role-playing game that builds problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through tactical combat and a rich story.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 62 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

62

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.88
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.40

Drakensang offers a deep and engaging role-playing experience with tactical combat, extensive character customization, and a rich story based on a popular pen & paper system. It promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension through its complex ruleset and narrative-driven quests.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As a fantasy RPG, Drakensang contains moderate fantasy violence against monsters. While not designed with manipulative engagement mechanics, the depth and length of the campaign could lead to extended play sessions.

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
0.33

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 Drakensang safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Drakensang a rating of 77/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Drakensang appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Drakensang, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Drakensang?

Our session recommendation for Drakensang 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 Drakensang?

As a fantasy RPG, Drakensang contains moderate fantasy violence against monsters. While not designed with manipulative engagement mechanics, the depth and length of the campaign could lead to extended play sessions.