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Faeria

Review · Strategy · iOS · Nintendo Switch · PC

Faeria

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

iOS · Nintendo Switch · PC · macOS · Linux · Xbox One · PlayStation 4

Abrakam · 2017

Ludograph rating

B

Good

59 /100

Automated review

Faeria is a card strategy game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through complex decision-making, with moderate social risk in multiplayer.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 46 · R 17
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

17

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.76
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.35

Faeria offers a rich strategic experience, challenging players with complex decision-making, spatial puzzles on a hexagonal board, and continuous learning as they adapt to new cards and opponents. It fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills through its unique blend of card game mechanics and board manipulation.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.17
R3Social risk
0.22

While primarily a strategic challenge, Faeria's competitive multiplayer nature carries a moderate risk of competitive toxicity and social comparison. The presence of microtransactions for new cards also introduces a potential for 'pay-to-win' dynamics, which could pressure players to spend money to remain competitive.

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.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $20/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 Faeria safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Faeria a rating of 59/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Faeria appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Faeria, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Faeria?

Our session recommendation for Faeria is up to 90 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 Faeria?

While primarily a strategic challenge, Faeria's competitive multiplayer nature carries a moderate risk of competitive toxicity and social comparison. The presence of microtransactions for new cards also introduces a potential for 'pay-to-win' dynamics, which could pressure players to spend money to remain competitive.