Compare this game
Shadowrun

Review · Action · PC · Xbox 360 · Xbox One

Shadowrun

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC · Xbox 360 · Xbox One

FASA Studio · 2007

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

68 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 58 · R 17
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

58

Risk (RIS)

17

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.47
B3Motor
0.65

Shadowrun is a tactical team-based shooter that promotes strong cognitive skills such as strategic thinking, critical thinking, and spatial awareness. It also encourages teamwork and communication among players.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.33

The game's competitive nature may lead to some emotional regulation challenges. While it lacks manipulative monetization or compulsion-loop mechanics, the M rating indicates mature content, including violence and strong language.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
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 Shadowrun safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Shadowrun a rating of 68/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Shadowrun appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Shadowrun?

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

The game's competitive nature may lead to some emotional regulation challenges. While it lacks manipulative monetization or compulsion-loop mechanics, the M rating indicates mature content, including violence and strong language.