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Verdun

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Verdun

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

macOS · Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · Linux · PC

M2H · 2015

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

69 /100

Verdun is a historical WWI shooter that develops spatial awareness, teamwork, and hand-eye coordination, though it features intense violence.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 56 · R 10
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

56

Risk (RIS)

10

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.50
B3Motor
0.75

Verdun offers a historically immersive WWI experience, promoting teamwork, strategic thinking, and motor skills through its squad-based FPS gameplay. Players engage in tactical combat, requiring problem-solving and adaptive challenge.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.28

The game features intense violence with detailed injury models, and as a competitive online FPS, it carries a risk of competitive toxicity and social comparison. While monetization risks are minimal, the game does include minor variable rewards for weapon attachments.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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 Verdun safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Verdun a rating of 69/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Verdun appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Verdun?

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

The game features intense violence with detailed injury models, and as a competitive online FPS, it carries a risk of competitive toxicity and social comparison. While monetization risks are minimal, the game does include minor variable rewards for weapon attachments.