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VEIN

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VEIN

Reviewed: 23 Jun 2026

Linux · PC

Ramjet Studios · 2025

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

74 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 61 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

61

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
0.45

VEIN is a rich post-apocalyptic survival sandbox that strongly promotes problem-solving, strategic thinking, and adaptive challenge as players gather resources, build bases, and interact with a dynamic environment and intelligent AI. Its core multiplayer design fosters genuine teamwork and positive social interaction as players rebuild society and defend their homes with friends.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

While VEIN emphasizes cooperation, the game's elements of combating bandits and defending bases may introduce mild competitive toxicity and social comparison among players. The game features significant levels of violence and fear due due to hostile zombies and a harsh survival setting.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
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 VEIN safe for kids?

Ludograph gives VEIN a rating of 74/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is VEIN appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play VEIN?

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

While VEIN emphasizes cooperation, the game's elements of combating bandits and defending bases may introduce mild competitive toxicity and social comparison among players. The game features significant levels of violence and fear due due to hostile zombies and a harsh survival setting.