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Evil is Back (itch)

Review · Shooter · PC

Evil is Back (itch)

Reviewed: 25 Jun 2026

PC

616 GAMES · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 32 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Engages problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, memory, and hand-eye coordination through combat and puzzles. Offers a short, intense horror experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Contains high levels of violence and horror themes. The game lacks social-emotional benefits and has minimal diversity in representation. While it has no monetization or compulsion-loop design, the content is mature.

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
1.00

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 Evil is Back (itch) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Evil is Back (itch) 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 Evil is Back (itch) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Evil is Back (itch), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Evil is Back (itch)?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Evil is Back (itch): 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 Evil is Back (itch)?

Contains high levels of violence and horror themes. The game lacks social-emotional benefits and has minimal diversity in representation. While it has no monetization or compulsion-loop design, the content is mature.