Review · Shooter · Linux · macOS · Xbox 360
The Orange Box
Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026
Linux · macOS · Xbox 360 · PC · PlayStation 3
Valve Software · 2008
Ludograph rating
A
Recommended
75 /100
The Orange Box is a collection of shooter games that enhances problem solving and spatial awareness through diverse gameplay, with moderate violence and some strong language.
Growth (BDS)
60
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.64 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.57 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
The Orange Box offers a diverse collection of highly acclaimed games that challenge players with complex puzzles, strategic combat, and cooperative multiplayer experiences. Players will develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and critical thinking. Team-based gameplay in Team Fortress 2 fosters communication and teamwork.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game contains moderate violence and some strong language. Competitive aspects in Team Fortress 2 could lead to some toxicity, though stranger chat is not present. The game's content may be intense for younger players.
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 | 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.