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Shatterland

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Shatterland

Reviewed: 09 Jun 2026

PC

LastPulse Studio · 2025

Ludograph rating

B

Good

60 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 48 · R 19
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

19

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.35

Shatterland offers a rich blend of survival, exploration, and mystery, encouraging problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptive challenge in its dynamic open world. Its strong online co-op focus promotes teamwork and communication, allowing friends to collaborate in building, fighting, and recovering from setbacks. The game fosters creativity through base building and provides engaging combat and exploration experiences.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.37
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The game's 'always online' nature and lack of a pause system create significant stopping barriers, penalizing players for taking breaks as the world continues in real-time. This design, combined with infinite play potential, can lead to extended play sessions. Content-wise, the game features heavy violence against various enemies and strong elements of fear and horror, which may not be suitable for all players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 Shatterland safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Shatterland a rating of 60/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Shatterland appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Shatterland?

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

The game's 'always online' nature and lack of a pause system create significant stopping barriers, penalizing players for taking breaks as the world continues in real-time. This design, combined with infinite play potential, can lead to extended play sessions. Content-wise, the game features heavy violence against various enemies and strong elements of fear and horror, which may not be suitable fo