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The Wolf Among Us

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The Wolf Among Us

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

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Telltale Games · 2013

Ludograph rating

B

Good

66 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 50 · R 1
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

50

Risk (RIS)

1

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.53
B3Motor
0.35

The Wolf Among Us offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and reading comprehension. Players must make difficult choices with consequences, fostering a sense of responsibility.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game contains mature themes, including violence, sexual content, strong language, and substance references, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. Some players may experience a sense of identity self-worth tied to their choices within the game.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 Wolf Among Us safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Wolf Among Us a rating of 66/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is The Wolf Among Us appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play The Wolf Among Us?

We don't publish a daily session budget for The Wolf Among Us: 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 Wolf Among Us?

The game contains mature themes, including violence, sexual content, strong language, and substance references, which may not be suitable for younger audiences. Some players may experience a sense of identity self-worth tied to their choices within the game.