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Drug Dealer Simulator

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Drug Dealer Simulator

Reviewed: 02 May 2026

PC

Byterunners Game Studio · 2020

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

Automated review

Drug Dealer Simulator is a simulation game that builds strategic thinking and problem solving in a criminal enterprise, with explicit glorification of illegal activities.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 38 · R 35
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

35

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.35

Drug Dealer Simulator offers a complex strategic simulation experience, challenging players with resource management, risk assessment, and long-term planning within a criminal enterprise. It demands critical thinking and adaptive problem-solving to navigate a dynamic and dangerous virtual world.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.60
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.33

The game explicitly glorifies illegal drug trade, violence, and criminal behavior, potentially desensitizing players to real-world consequences and promoting anti-social attitudes. Its mature themes and lack of clear moral boundaries make it unsuitable for younger audiences. The open-ended gameplay loop also presents a risk of excessive screen time due to its addictive nature.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
1.00
R4.4Substance References
1.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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.

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Parents ask…

Is Drug Dealer Simulator safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Drug Dealer Simulator a rating of 48/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Drug Dealer Simulator appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Drug Dealer Simulator, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Drug Dealer Simulator?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Drug Dealer Simulator: 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 Drug Dealer Simulator?

The game explicitly glorifies illegal drug trade, violence, and criminal behavior, potentially desensitizing players to real-world consequences and promoting anti-social attitudes. Its mature themes and lack of clear moral boundaries make it unsuitable for younger audiences. The open-ended gameplay loop also presents a risk of excessive screen time due to its addictive nature.