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Fighting with Friends

Review · Action · PC

Fighting with Friends

Reviewed: 09 May 2026

PC

AnMoose · 2019

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

Fighting with Friends is a fast-paced action game that cultivates strategic thinking and adaptive challenge, best for older kids comfortable with competitive environments.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 40 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Fighting with Friends is a fast-paced action game that can enhance strategic thinking, problem-solving, and reaction time due to its competitive nature and adaptive challenges. The short, distinct rounds provide natural stopping points, making it easy to manage play sessions.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The primary risks in Fighting with Friends stem from competitive toxicity and social comparison, which can arise in competitive environments. The game also features a high level of violence, though it lacks other content risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
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 Fighting with Friends safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Fighting with Friends a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Fighting with Friends appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Fighting with Friends?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Fighting with Friends: 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 Fighting with Friends?

The primary risks in Fighting with Friends stem from competitive toxicity and social comparison, which can arise in competitive environments. The game also features a high level of violence, though it lacks other content risks.