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Plague Lords: Witch Hunt

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Plague Lords: Witch Hunt

Reviewed: 18 Jun 2026

PC

Red Unit Studios · 2025

Ludograph rating

B

Good

65 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 48 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.74
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.45

Plague Lords: Witch Hunt offers a rich strategic and role-playing experience, challenging players with problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptive challenges as they command a squad, build fortifications, and uncover mysteries in a plague-ridden world. Its focus on tactical combat and base building provides engaging cognitive stimulation.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

While free from manipulative monetization and social risks, 'Plague Lords: Witch Hunt' contains significant violence, language, and fear/horror elements, making it suitable for mature audiences. Players should be aware of the grim themes and combat-focused gameplay.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 Plague Lords: Witch Hunt safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Plague Lords: Witch Hunt a rating of 65/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Plague Lords: Witch Hunt appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Plague Lords: Witch Hunt, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Plague Lords: Witch Hunt?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Plague Lords: Witch Hunt: 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 Plague Lords: Witch Hunt?

While free from manipulative monetization and social risks, 'Plague Lords: Witch Hunt' contains significant violence, language, and fear/horror elements, making it suitable for mature audiences. Players should be aware of the grim themes and combat-focused gameplay.