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Soulrun

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Soulrun

Reviewed: 05 May 2026

PC

Jestercraft

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

Automated review

Soulrun is an action adventure game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking, but its time-as-currency mechanic can be frustrating.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 32 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.45

Soulrun challenges players with fast-paced platforming and strategic decision-making as they manage 'time as currency' to purchase abilities. The game fosters problem-solving and adaptive thinking, requiring players to learn and apply new abilities in hazardous environments.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's 'time as currency' mechanic creates a constant pressure that may lead to extended play sessions and potential frustration. The dark and atmospheric theme, coupled with elements of fear, may be intense for younger players. The game lacks social interaction and opportunities for creative expression.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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.

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Parents ask…

Is Soulrun safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Soulrun a rating of 48/100, recommended for ages 10 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Soulrun appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 10+ for Soulrun, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Soulrun?

Our session recommendation for Soulrun is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Soulrun?

The game's 'time as currency' mechanic creates a constant pressure that may lead to extended play sessions and potential frustration. The dark and atmospheric theme, coupled with elements of fear, may be intense for younger players. The game lacks social interaction and opportunities for creative expression.