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Worms W.M.D

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Worms W.M.D

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

Xbox One · PC · macOS · Linux · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4

Team17 Digital · 2016

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

68 /100

Automated review

Worms W.M.D is a strategy game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through its tactical turn-based combat.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 53 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

53

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

15+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.45

Worms W.M.D. offers significant cognitive benefits through its tactical gameplay, requiring players to engage in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis to dominate the battlefield. The crafting system and diverse arsenal encourage learning and adaptive challenge. Socially, the multiplayer modes foster teamwork and communication in a humorous, competitive setting, while the precise aiming mechanics enhance hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

While generally low-risk, the online ranked multiplayer in Worms W.M.D. could potentially expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison. The cartoonish violence, though not graphic, is a notable content risk. The game avoids manipulative compulsion loops and monetization pressures, focusing instead on skill-based gameplay.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

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.

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Parents ask…

Is Worms W.M.D safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Worms W.M.D a rating of 68/100, recommended for ages 15 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Worms W.M.D appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 15+ for Worms W.M.D, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E10+, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Worms W.M.D?

Our session recommendation for Worms W.M.D is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Worms W.M.D?

While generally low-risk, the online ranked multiplayer in Worms W.M.D. could potentially expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison. The cartoonish violence, though not graphic, is a notable content risk. The game avoids manipulative compulsion loops and monetization pressures, focusing instead on skill-based gameplay.