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Daylight

Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · PC

Daylight

Reviewed: 08 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · PC

Atlus U.S.A · 2014

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

Daylight is an adventure game that builds spatial awareness, adaptive challenge, and reaction time, but features strong psychological horror themes.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 40 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.55

Daylight offers a thrilling psychological horror experience that enhances problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and reaction time through its procedurally generated environment. Players must adapt and learn to navigate the ever-changing maze, fostering adaptive challenge and critical thinking skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's psychological horror themes contribute to a high fear and horror content risk, and its M rating suggests mature violence and language. While it avoids manipulative monetization and social risks, the intense atmosphere may not be suitable for all players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 Daylight safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Daylight a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Daylight appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Daylight?

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

The game's psychological horror themes contribute to a high fear and horror content risk, and its M rating suggests mature violence and language. While it avoids manipulative monetization and social risks, the intense atmosphere may not be suitable for all players.