Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X
The Quarry
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Supermassive Games · 2022
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
54
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.70 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.25 | |
The Quarry is a narrative-driven horror game that emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and communication. Players must make difficult choices that impact the story and character fates, fostering an understanding of consequences and empathy. The co-op modes encourage teamwork and shared decision-making, while the adjustable difficulty makes it accessible to a wide range of players. The game also provides strong representation in its character diversity.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in The Quarry are related to its mature content, including high levels of violence, strong language, sexual content (mild), and fear/horror elements. Some violence is directed at defenseless targets. While the game features natural stopping points, the intense narrative can be highly engaging, potentially leading to extended play sessions. There are no significant compulsion-loop design or monetization risks.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 1.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.67 | |
| 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.