Review · RPG · Linux · macOS · PC
Gorky 17
Reviewed: 17 May 2026
Linux · macOS · PC
Hyperion Entertainment · 1999
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.64 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.27 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.25 | |
Gorky 17 offers a rich tactical RPG experience that challenges players with strategic combat, resource management, and problem-solving. Its turn-based nature allows for thoughtful decision-making, fostering critical thinking and planning skills. The exploration and character progression provide a sense of accomplishment and engagement.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While Gorky 17 is an M-rated game with themes of violence and horror due to its mutant enemies and post-apocalyptic setting, it avoids modern manipulative design mechanics such as microtransactions, loot boxes, or excessive compulsion loops. Its single-player nature also means there are no social risks like stranger chat or competitive toxicity.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| 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.