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Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

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Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Xbox One · PC

Bethesda Softworks · 2017

Ludograph rating

B

Good

63 /100

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is an action game that develops problem solving and spatial awareness in a stealth environment, containing mature themes.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 47 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.58
B2Social-emotional
0.23
B3Motor
0.55

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider offers a rich, stealth-focused action experience that encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness. Players must carefully plan their approach to missions, utilizing Billie Lurk's unique powers like teleportation and disguise to overcome obstacles and enemies. The game's non-linear plot and multiple endings can also foster critical thinking and an understanding of ethical reasoning as players make choices with consequences.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider revolve around its mature content. The game features significant violence, including stealth assassinations and combat, and includes some sexual content, language, and references to substances. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the game's focus on stealth and assassination may not be suitable for younger or more sensitive players. The dark and sometimes fear-inducing atmosphere could also be a concern.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.67

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 Dishonored: Death of the Outsider safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Dishonored: Death of the Outsider a rating of 63/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Dishonored: Death of the Outsider appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Dishonored: Death of the Outsider?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Dishonored: Death of the Outsider: 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 Dishonored: Death of the Outsider?

The primary risks in Dishonored: Death of the Outsider revolve around its mature content. The game features significant violence, including stealth assassinations and combat, and includes some sexual content, language, and references to substances. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the game's focus on stealth and assassination may not be suitable for younger or more sensitive