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The Dishwasher

Review · Action · PC · Xbox 360

The Dishwasher

Reviewed: 28 May 2026

PC · Xbox 360

Ska Studios · 2010

Ludograph rating

B

Good

65 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 49 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

49

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.65

The Dishwasher offers engaging action and adventure gameplay with a strong emphasis on co-operative play, fostering teamwork and communication. Its diverse challenges and story mode provide opportunities for cognitive skill development, including problem-solving, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While free from manipulative monetization and social risks, 'The Dishwasher' carries a Mature ESRB rating due to intense violence and some language. Players should be aware of the action-oriented content.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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 The Dishwasher safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Dishwasher a rating of 65/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The Dishwasher appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play The Dishwasher?

We don't publish a daily session budget for The Dishwasher: 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 The Dishwasher?

While free from manipulative monetization and social risks, 'The Dishwasher' carries a Mature ESRB rating due to intense violence and some language. Players should be aware of the action-oriented content.