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Street Fighter IV

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Street Fighter IV

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PC · iOS · Xbox One · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

Capcom · 2009

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

68 /100

Street Fighter IV is a fighting game that enhances problem-solving and strategic thinking through deep mechanics, with mature content for older players.

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The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

4

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.72
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.75

Street Fighter IV enhances cognitive skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking, and reaction time through its deep fighting mechanics. It also promotes hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

The game features mature content including violence, strong language, and some suggestive themes, making it suitable for older players. While competitive, it lacks manipulative design mechanics for engagement or monetization.

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
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 Street Fighter IV safe for kids?

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

What age is Street Fighter IV appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Street Fighter IV?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Street Fighter IV: 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 Street Fighter IV?

The game features mature content including violence, strong language, and some suggestive themes, making it suitable for older players. While competitive, it lacks manipulative design mechanics for engagement or monetization.