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Deadlight: Director's Cut
Reviewed: 16 May 2026
Xbox One · PlayStation 4 · PC
Deep Silver · 2016
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
29
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.38 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.35 | |
Deadlight: Director's Cut offers a challenging 2D platforming experience that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical analysis as players navigate environmental hazards and decide between combat or stealth. The game also enhances hand-eye coordination and reaction time through its action sequences.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains significant violence against zombie-like creatures, some of whom may appear defenseless. The themes of survival in an apocalyptic setting and the presence of 'shadows' can evoke fear and horror. While there are no direct monetization risks, the 'Survival Arena' mode with online leaderboards could potentially encourage extended play sessions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| 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.