Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch
Torchlight II
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · macOS · Linux
Runic Games · 2012
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
55 /100
Torchlight II is an action RPG that builds strategic thinking and problem solving through combat and exploration, with mild fantasy violence.
Growth (BDS)
46
Risk (RIS)
31
Daily limit
60min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.56 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Torchlight II offers a rich action RPG experience with engaging strategic combat and exploration. It encourages critical thinking and adaptability as players overcome various challenges.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.37 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains mild fantasy violence and some instances of jump scares, which may be intense for younger players. The variable reward system, while common in the genre, could be mildly habit-forming.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
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.