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Farming Simulator 2013

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Farming Simulator 2013

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360 · macOS · PC

Giants Software · 2012

Ludograph rating

B

Good

59 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 42 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

6+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.35

Farming Simulator 2013 offers a rich simulation experience that fosters strategic thinking, resource management, and problem-solving skills. Players learn about agricultural processes, economic principles, and the satisfaction of growing and managing their own farm. The game encourages planning, patience, and attention to detail in a calm, open-ended environment.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As a single-player, non-monetized simulation game from 2013, Farming Simulator 2013 presents minimal risks. There are no manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, social risks, or concerning content. The primary 'risk' might be the time investment inherent in a detailed simulation, though natural stopping points are present.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
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 Farming Simulator 2013 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Farming Simulator 2013 a rating of 59/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Farming Simulator 2013?

Our session recommendation for Farming Simulator 2013 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 Farming Simulator 2013?

As a single-player, non-monetized simulation game from 2013, Farming Simulator 2013 presents minimal risks. There are no manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, social risks, or concerning content. The primary 'risk' might be the time investment inherent in a detailed simulation, though natural stopping points are present.