RimWorld scores a 3 for its educational value because it effectively teaches complex resource management, strategic planning, and understanding cause-and-effect within an intricate simulated ecosystem. Players must constantly adapt to challenges, fostering problem-solving skills and forward-thinking to ensure their colony's survival and prosperity.

The game scores a 2, reflecting a low risk from addictive monetization. RimWorld is a premium, one-time purchase title with optional DLC expansions, meaning there are no loot boxes, in-game currencies, or pay-to-win mechanics designed to compel excessive spending after the initial purchase. While DLC can extend gameplay, it doesn't exploit addictive loops through microtransactions.

With a score of 4, RimWorld poses a significant risk for time pressure and extended play. The emergent storytelling, constant stream of events, and deep progression loops create a compelling drive for players to continue 'just one more day' in their colony, making it very easy to lose track of time and play for extended periods.

RimWorld receives a 4 due to its high content intensity. The game explicitly includes themes of violence, blood, drug use, crude humor, and, optionally, organ harvesting and slavery, requiring players to make morally heavy choices. These mature themes are integral to the game's challenging survival narrative and are not suitable for younger audiences.

The game earns a 4 for creativity, largely due to its exceptional emergent storytelling and sandbox nature. Players are constantly building, designing, and problem-solving, crafting unique solutions to dynamic challenges and fostering a sense of ownership over their colony's distinct narrative and development. This encourages imaginative and strategic thinking within its complex systems.