Review · Simulation · Xbox One · iOS · PC
Farming Simulator 17
Reviewed: 23 May 2026
Xbox One · iOS · PC · macOS · PlayStation 4
Focus Home Interactive · 2016
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
73
Risk (RIS)
10
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.84 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.73 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Farming Simulator 17 offers a rich, open-world simulation experience that fosters cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through managing a farm. Its cooperative multiplayer mode encourages teamwork and communication, while caring for livestock can build empathy. The game provides a realistic and engaging environment for learning about agriculture and resource management.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.11 | |
While generally low-risk, the open-ended nature of Farming Simulator 17 could lead to extended play sessions. Players might also experience mild social comparison regarding farm progress in multiplayer. However, the absence of manipulative monetization, competitive toxicity, and stranger chat significantly mitigates common gaming risks.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·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.: 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.