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Undead Residence

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Undead Residence

Reviewed: 24 Jun 2026

PC

DXMX · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 40 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.45

Undead Residence, as a zombie survival horror game, encourages players to develop problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking skills as they navigate dangerous environments and manage resources. It also fosters spatial awareness and memory as players learn layouts and enemy patterns. The horror elements can help players practice emotional regulation in a controlled environment.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Undead Residence stem from its horror genre, featuring high levels of violence and fear. There may also be some language and substance references typical of a gritty survival setting. However, the game appears to have minimal to no manipulative design (R1), monetization pressure (R2), or social risks (R3) due to its single-player, offline nature and lack of microtransactions or social features.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 Undead Residence safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Undead Residence a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Undead Residence appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Undead Residence?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Undead Residence: 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 Undead Residence?

The primary risks in Undead Residence stem from its horror genre, featuring high levels of violence and fear. There may also be some language and substance references typical of a gritty survival setting. However, the game appears to have minimal to no manipulative design (R1), monetization pressure (R2), or social risks (R3) due to its single-player, offline nature and lack of microtransactions o