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Evoland

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Evoland

Reviewed: 28 May 2026

Android · macOS · PC · iOS · Linux

Plug In Digital · 2013

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

54 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 37 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

37

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.35

Evoland is a unique and charming RPG that offers a playful history lesson in video game evolution. Its constant shifts in gameplay and presentation keep the experience fresh, encouraging players to adapt and learn new mechanics. The game fosters problem-solving and strategic thinking through its varied puzzles and combat systems.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While Evoland is generally wholesome, its combat involves cartoon violence. The game is a single-player experience with limited social interaction or emotional depth.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
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 Evoland safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Evoland a rating of 54/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Evoland appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Evoland, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Evoland?

Our session recommendation for Evoland 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 Evoland?

While Evoland is generally wholesome, its combat involves cartoon violence. The game is a single-player experience with limited social interaction or emotional depth.