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Draw Slasher

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Draw Slasher

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

PS Vita · iOS · Linux · macOS · PC

Mass Creation · 2013

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

46 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 30 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

30

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.34
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Draw Slasher can improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its unique mouse-only controls. The game also encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving to overcome waves of enemies and challenges.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risk in Draw Slasher is its high level of violence, albeit cartoonish and directed at zombie monkeys. The game also incorporates some compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and endless play modes, which could encourage extended play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
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 · 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 Draw Slasher safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Draw Slasher a rating of 46/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Draw Slasher appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Draw Slasher, 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 Draw Slasher?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Draw Slasher: 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 Draw Slasher?

The primary risk in Draw Slasher is its high level of violence, albeit cartoonish and directed at zombie monkeys. The game also incorporates some compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and endless play modes, which could encourage extended play sessions.