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Exanima

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Exanima

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC

Bare Mettle Entertainment · 2015

Ludograph rating

B

Good

66 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 50 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Exanima offers a challenging and deeply immersive RPG experience with a unique physics-based combat system that demands strategic thinking, critical analysis, and significant practice to master. Players will develop strong problem-solving skills, improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor control, and learn through adaptive challenges. The game's non-linear progression and emphasis on player skill over rote memorization provide a rewarding learning transfer.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's dark fantasy setting includes moderate violence and fear/horror elements. The lack of natural stopping points and continuous, challenging gameplay may lead to extended play sessions. There are no social or monetization 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 Exanima safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Exanima a rating of 66/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Exanima appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Exanima?

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

The game's dark fantasy setting includes moderate violence and fear/horror elements. The lack of natural stopping points and continuous, challenging gameplay may lead to extended play sessions. There are no social or monetization risks.