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Scavengers

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Scavengers

Reviewed: 20 May 2026

PC

Midwinter Entertainment · 2021

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 67 · R 63
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

67

Risk (RIS)

63

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
0.75

Scavengers promotes strategic thinking, teamwork, and quick reflexes in a competitive environment. Players must adapt to changing conditions and work together to achieve victory.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.67
R2Monetization
0.63
R3Social risk
0.56

The free-to-play model with microtransactions and competitive design may encourage excessive play and spending. The competitive nature can also lead to frustration and social comparison.

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
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 – $50/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: concerns noted·GDPR-KAssessed: concerns noted·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. Likely violations: monetisation that deliberately targets children; 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.: Estimated from review data. Likely violations: profiling or targeting of children for marketing.
  • 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 Scavengers safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Scavengers a rating of 48/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Scavengers appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Scavengers?

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

The free-to-play model with microtransactions and competitive design may encourage excessive play and spending. The competitive nature can also lead to frustration and social comparison.