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Earthfall

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Earthfall

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC

Holospark · 2018

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

73 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 57 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

57

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.63
B3Motor
0.65

Earthfall promotes teamwork and strategic thinking through its co-operative shooter gameplay. Players must work together to build defenses, choose weapons, and adapt to dynamic alien threats, fostering problem-solving and communication skills. The game's dynamic challenges also enhance adaptive learning.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Earthfall are related to its content, featuring intense violence against alien creatures and potentially some strong language. While designed for co-operative play, the game does not present significant compulsion-loop design, monetization pressures, or social risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
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 · 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 Earthfall safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Earthfall a rating of 73/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Earthfall appropriate for?

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

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

The primary risks in Earthfall are related to its content, featuring intense violence against alien creatures and potentially some strong language. While designed for co-operative play, the game does not present significant compulsion-loop design, monetization pressures, or social risks.