Review · Action · Linux · PC · Xbox One
Saints Row: The Third
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Linux · PC · Xbox One · Xbox 360 · PlayStation 3
Volition · 2011
Ludograph rating
B
Good
62 /100
Saints Row: The Third is an action-adventure game that improves hand-eye coordination and problem solving, yet contains violence, strong language, and mature themes.
Growth (BDS)
45
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.52 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
The game offers engaging action-adventure gameplay with a focus on problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking within its missions. Its comedic and frantic story provides entertainment, and character customization allows for creative expression.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features high levels of violence, strong language, and some sexual and substance references, making it suitable only for mature audiences. While not designed with manipulative monetization or social mechanics, its content requires careful consideration for younger players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
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.