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Nosgoth

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Nosgoth

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC

Psyonix

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

70 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 57 · R 8
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

57

Risk (RIS)

8

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.58
B2Social-emotional
0.50
B3Motor
0.65

Nosgoth offered engaging class-based combat that fostered teamwork and strategic thinking. Players had to adapt to different roles and enemy compositions, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The fast-paced action also improved hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.28

As a competitive multiplayer game, Nosgoth carried risks of competitive toxicity and social comparison among players. While direct stranger chat was absent, the team-based nature could still expose players to negative social dynamics. The game's violence level, featuring combat between humans and vampires, is also a consideration.

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
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KNot yet assessed·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.
  • 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 Nosgoth safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Nosgoth a rating of 70/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Nosgoth appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Nosgoth?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Nosgoth: 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 Nosgoth?

As a competitive multiplayer game, Nosgoth carried risks of competitive toxicity and social comparison among players. While direct stranger chat was absent, the team-based nature could still expose players to negative social dynamics. The game's violence level, featuring combat between humans and vampires, is also a consideration.