Review · Shooter · PC · Linux
System Shock Demo
Reviewed: 23 May 2026
PC · Linux
Night Dive Studios
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
60
Risk (RIS)
6
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.84 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
System Shock Demo offers a rich, simulation-based experience that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis. Players will develop strong hand-eye coordination and reaction time while navigating a complex, terrifying environment. The game's emphasis on player choice allows for diverse approaches to challenges, fostering learning and adaptation.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.13 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains high levels of violence, fear, and horror, with some strong language, making it unsuitable for younger audiences. While it avoids manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics and monetization pressures, the intense atmosphere and challenging gameplay may require emotional regulation.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 1.00 | |
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.