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Darksiders

Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox One

Darksiders

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 3 · Xbox One · Xbox 360 · Nintendo Switch

THQ · 2010

LumiScore

56/100

Good

Darksiders is an action game that develops problem-solving and strategic thinking through puzzles and combat, containing significant violence and suggestive themes.

Growth (BDS)

42

Risk (RIS)

15

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.45

Darksiders offers engaging hack-and-slash combat with opportunities for strategic thinking and problem-solving through its puzzles and boss mechanics. Players can develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time while exploring a rich, dark fantasy world.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains significant violence, including brutal executions, and some suggestive themes. The dark and apocalyptic setting, coupled with intense combat, may be frightening for younger or more sensitive players.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~3 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Darksiders safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Darksiders a LumiScore of 56/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Darksiders appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Darksiders (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Darksiders?

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

What are the main risks of Darksiders?

The game contains significant violence, including brutal executions, and some suggestive themes. The dark and apocalyptic setting, coupled with intense combat, may be frightening for younger or more sensitive players.