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Binary Domain

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Binary Domain

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox 360

SEGA · 2012

Ludograph rating

B

Good

66 /100

Binary Domain is a tactical shooter that encourages strategic thinking and teamwork, but contains intense violence and mature language.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 49 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

49

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.65

Binary Domain offers a challenging tactical shooter experience that encourages strategic thinking and teamwork. Players must adapt to evolving combat situations and manage team relationships to succeed. The engaging narrative explores themes of artificial intelligence and identity.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence and mature language, which may not be suitable for younger players. While it encourages teamwork, the focus is on combat and doesn't emphasize broader social-emotional skills.

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 Binary Domain safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Binary Domain a rating of 66/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Binary Domain appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Binary Domain?

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

The game features intense violence and mature language, which may not be suitable for younger players. While it encourages teamwork, the focus is on combat and doesn't emphasize broader social-emotional skills.