Review · Action · PC · Xbox Series S/X
Scorn
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PC · Xbox Series S/X
Ebb Software · 2022
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
36
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.48 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Scorn offers a uniquely atmospheric and challenging experience that encourages spatial awareness, critical thinking, and problem-solving through its intricate world design and puzzles. The full-body awareness and realistic interactions can enhance immersion and provide a different kind of engagement than many other games.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game's primary risks lie in its intense horror content, featuring high levels of violence, disturbing sexualized imagery, and pervasive fear. This could be deeply unsettling for younger or more sensitive players. The isolated and oppressive atmosphere, while intentional, may also contribute to feelings of anxiety. The game's lack of explicit narrative guidance may also lead to frustration for some players.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.67 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
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.