Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PC · Nintendo Switch
Darksiders III
Reviewed: 15 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · PC · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One
THQ Nordic · 2018
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
31
Risk (RIS)
5
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.42 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Darksiders III offers a challenging action-adventure experience that requires players to utilize problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness to overcome formidable enemies and environmental puzzles. The game encourages players to adapt their combat strategies and learn from their mistakes, fostering a sense of accomplishment.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.10 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game features intense violence and dark themes, which may be unsuitable for younger players. While there are no direct monetization pressures, the combat can be challenging, potentially leading to frustration.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.33 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: 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.