Review · Action · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4
Ghostrunner
Reviewed: 15 May 2026
PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox One
3D Realms · 2020
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
55
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.70 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.75 | |
Ghostrunner is a highly engaging action game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and adaptive learning through its demanding combat and puzzle-like navigation. Its fast-paced gameplay also refines hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The game's mature narrative explores complex themes of rebellion, social inequality, and identity within a rich cyberpunk world.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
This game carries a Mature (M) rating primarily due to its intense and frequent violence, as well as strong language. While it is free from manipulative monetization schemes and reward-driven mechanics, its challenging difficulty and mature content, including dystopian themes, make it most suitable for older, more resilient players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
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.