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Rustler

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Rustler

Reviewed: 28 May 2026

Xbox Series S/X · Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Nintendo Switch

Jutsu Games · 2021

Ludograph rating

B

Good

58 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 42 · R 4
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

4

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.45

Rustler offers an open-world experience with freedom to explore and engage in skill-based combat. Its satirical humor and over-the-top action provide an entertaining escape. The multiplayer mode allows for competitive fun with friends in various game types.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

The game features high levels of violence, including melee combat with various weapons and implied strong language. Its theme of playing as a 'medieval thug' involves engaging in criminal and unethical behavior. Competitive multiplayer modes could lead to social comparison or toxicity.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

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 Rustler safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Rustler a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Rustler appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Rustler?

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

The game features high levels of violence, including melee combat with various weapons and implied strong language. Its theme of playing as a 'medieval thug' involves engaging in criminal and unethical behavior. Competitive multiplayer modes could lead to social comparison or toxicity.