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ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

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ARK: Survival Evolved

ARK: Survival Evolved

Studio Wildcard

PC; PlayStation; Xbox; Nintendo Switch; MobilePremium base game (often discounted) + DLC and cosmetic packs
Health Score
54
DECENT

About This Game

Survival-crafting game on dinosaur-filled maps where players gather resources, build bases, tame creatures and fight threats. Can be played solo, on private servers or in large public PvP worlds. Systems are deep and emergent, but the game can be buggy, grindy and socially harsh on public servers.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
3/5
Creativity
4/5
Pro-Social
3/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
3/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
3/5
Social Risk
4/5
Content Intensity
3/5

Negatives

  • •Public servers often include toxicity and griefing
  • •harsh death penalties and grind can lead to stressful, marathon sessions.

Positives

  • •Builds planning, resilience and cooperation in private or co-op play
  • •taming and base design can be very creative.

Gameplay Videos

ARK: Survival Evolved Gameplay (PC HD) [1080p60FPS]

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Official Ratings

T (Teen)
ESRB
BloodViolence

Users Interact; In-Game Purchases

PEGI 16
PEGI
ViolenceIn-Game PurchasesOnline Play

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not recommended.
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Not recommended.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Possible on private servers with adults, but still demanding.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Good for teens who enjoy survival crafting and can play mostly with friends.
ℹ️Ages 16-18
Works well for older teens who like long-term base-building and can handle setbacks.

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