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Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

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Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · PC · macOS · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · Xbox

Wideload Games · 2005

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

Automated review

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse is a unique action game that builds problem solving and spatial awareness, with significant violence and gore for mature players.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 32 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.45

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse offers a unique and darkly comedic take on the zombie genre. Players engage in problem-solving and strategic thinking as they navigate the city, control hordes of zombies, and utilize Stubbs' unusual abilities. The game's strong storyline and tongue-in-cheek humor provide an engaging experience, and the use of the Halo engine ensures a solid action experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features a high level of violence, with dismemberment and gore, albeit presented in a stylized and comedic way. There is also some suggestive sexual content and strong language. The primary risk lies in the mature content, which may not be suitable for younger players. The game's themes involve being an 'undead antihero' and taking over a city, which could be seen as promoting morally ambiguous actions.

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
0.67

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 Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse a rating of 48/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse: 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 Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse?

The game features a high level of violence, with dismemberment and gore, albeit presented in a stylized and comedic way. There is also some suggestive sexual content and strong language. The primary risk lies in the mature content, which may not be suitable for younger players. The game's themes involve being an 'undead antihero' and taking over a city, which could be seen as promoting morally amb