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Spacelords
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC
Mercury Steam Entertainment · 2017
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
41
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.54 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.30 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Spacelords offers strategic thinking and problem-solving through its asymmetric multiplayer gameplay. Players can develop teamwork and communication skills while customizing their characters and weapons.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.50 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.29 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.39 | |
The game heavily relies on compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and grind-based progression, potentially leading to excessive play. The monetization model, particularly the 'pay-to-win' aspect and currency obfuscation, raises concerns about predatory practices. Competitive toxicity and identity/self-worth risks are present due to the competitive nature of the game. The content includes moderate violence and some sexualized elements.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $10/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: concerns noted·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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. Likely violations: virtual currency that obscures real-money prices.
- 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.