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D: The Game

Review · Adventure · Linux · PC · Classic Macintosh

D: The Game

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

Linux · PC · Classic Macintosh

WARP · 1996

LumiScore

57/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.30

D: The Game offers a rich narrative and puzzle-solving experience that can enhance critical thinking, memory, and spatial awareness. Players will need to carefully observe their surroundings, piece together clues, and make logical deductions to progress through the game's challenges.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains mature content including strong violence, mild sexual content, and intense horror themes that may be disturbing for younger players. The psychological tension and unsettling atmosphere contribute to a fear-inducing experience.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~4 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is D: The Game safe for kids?

LumiKin gives D: The Game a LumiScore of 57/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is D: The Game appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for D: The Game (T), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play D: The Game?

LumiKin's recommended play time for D: The Game is Up to 120 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of D: The Game?

The game contains mature content including strong violence, mild sexual content, and intense horror themes that may be disturbing for younger players. The psychological tension and unsettling atmosphere contribute to a fear-inducing experience.