Review · Action · PC
SoulWorker - Anime Action MMO
Reviewed: 17 May 2026
PC
Lion Games Co · 2018
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
66
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.52 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
SoulWorker is an action-packed anime MMORPG that offers engaging cooperative gameplay for up to four players, demanding strategic thinking and quick reflexes in its intense dungeons. Players can develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its unique combat system and personalized combos. The game features a captivating post-apocalyptic story and diverse characters, fostering learning and adaptation.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.73 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.58 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.61 | |
As an MMORPG with microtransactions, SoulWorker presents several risks, including potential for significant spending due to monetization mechanics like pay-to-win elements and spending prompts. The game's design may also incorporate compulsion-loop design tactics such as variable rewards and mechanics that encourage infinite play and escalating commitment. Social risks include competitive toxicity in PvP and potential for social comparison, though stranger chat is explicitly disabled. The content features high levels of violence and some suggestive anime elements.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $5 – $50/mo.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: concerns noted·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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. Likely violations: virtual currency that obscures real-money prices.
- 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.