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Draugen

Review · Adventure · PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Draugen

Reviewed: 12 May 2026

PC · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Red Thread Games · 2019

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

41 /100

Automated review

Draugen is a narrative adventure that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, though its psychological elements may be unsettling for some.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 27 · R 10
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

27

Risk (RIS)

10

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.10

Draugen offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy as players unravel a psychological mystery. The game's focus on exploration and story allows for a deeper engagement with its themes and character development.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While not featuring overt violence, the psychological horror elements and mature themes may be unsettling for younger players. The game's solitary nature and focus on a single player experience means there are limited opportunities for social development through gameplay.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 Draugen safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Draugen a rating of 41/100, recommended for ages 10 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Draugen appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 10+ for Draugen, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Draugen?

Our session recommendation for Draugen 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 Draugen?

While not featuring overt violence, the psychological horror elements and mature themes may be unsettling for younger players. The game's solitary nature and focus on a single player experience means there are limited opportunities for social development through gameplay.