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Secret World Legends

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Secret World Legends

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC

Funcom · 2017

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

70 /100

Secret World Legends is an action RPG building problem solving and strategic thinking, but has high levels of violence and horror content.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 63 · R 20
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

63

Risk (RIS)

20

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.53
B3Motor
0.60

Secret World Legends offers a rich, complex narrative experience rooted in mythology and conspiracy theories, fostering critical thinking and learning. Its Massively Multiplayer RPG design encourages strategic problem-solving, teamwork, and social interaction within a faction-based system, while action-oriented combat enhances hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.44

The game's M-rating and horror-inspired setting mean high levels of violence and fear/horror content. As an MMO, it carries moderate risks of social obligation, competitive toxicity, and social comparison. While direct stranger chat is absent, the online environment still presents potential for social pressures.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KNot yet assessed·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.
  • 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 Secret World Legends safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Secret World Legends a rating of 70/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Secret World Legends appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Secret World Legends?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Secret World Legends: 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 Secret World Legends?

The game's M-rating and horror-inspired setting mean high levels of violence and fear/horror content. As an MMO, it carries moderate risks of social obligation, competitive toxicity, and social comparison. While direct stranger chat is absent, the online environment still presents potential for social pressures.