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Dungeon Defenders II

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Dungeon Defenders II

Reviewed: 15 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC

Trendy Entertainment · 2014

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

68 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 54 · R 7
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

54

Risk (RIS)

7

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.35

Dungeon Defenders II offers a blend of strategic tower defense and action RPG gameplay, encouraging players to develop problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and creativity in building defenses. The four-player online co-op strongly promotes teamwork and positive social interaction.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.08
R3Social risk
0.06

While the game features cartoonish violence with some blood, its E10+ rating indicates it's suitable for older children. The presence of microtransactions means there's a potential for in-game spending, though the game does not feature loot boxes, battle passes, or subscriptions. The lack of stranger chat mitigates social risks.

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
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $25/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·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.
  • 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 Dungeon Defenders II safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Dungeon Defenders II a rating of 68/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Dungeon Defenders II appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Dungeon Defenders II, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E10+, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Dungeon Defenders II?

Our session recommendation for Dungeon Defenders II 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 Dungeon Defenders II?

While the game features cartoonish violence with some blood, its E10+ rating indicates it's suitable for older children. The presence of microtransactions means there's a potential for in-game spending, though the game does not feature loot boxes, battle passes, or subscriptions. The lack of stranger chat mitigates social risks.