Review · Adventure · PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
We Were Here Forever
Reviewed: 27 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Total Mayhem Games · 2022
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
63
Risk (RIS)
1
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.66 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.70 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
We Were Here Forever is a highly cooperative puzzle adventure that strongly promotes communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. Players must work together, using their problem-solving skills and spatial awareness, to navigate challenges and progress through the mysterious world of Castle Rock. The game encourages emotional regulation as players face sudden dangers and learn to communicate clearly under pressure, fostering positive social interaction.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.06 | |
The game presents a spine-tingling story with elements of fear and horror, featuring dark secrets and ancient powers. While not explicitly violent, the atmosphere and narrative can be intense for some players. However, it avoids common manipulative design mechanics, monetization pressures, and social risks, making it a relatively safe experience in those regards.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.33 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
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.