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DOOM (2016)

Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch

DOOM (2016)

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 01 May 2026

PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One

Bethesda Softworks · 2016

LumiScore

58/100

Good

DOOM (2016) is a fast-paced shooter that builds hand-eye coordination and reaction time for older teens, but contains frequent graphic violence.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

21

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.42
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.65

DOOM (2016) offers an intense, fast-paced first-person shooter experience that challenges players with high-octane combat and strategic resource management. It promotes hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness through its demanding gameplay and level exploration. The game's focus on skill-based combat and environmental puzzles provides a rewarding challenge for players.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.03
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

The primary risks in DOOM (2016) stem from its mature content, including frequent and graphic violence. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social mechanics, the intense competitive multiplayer environment could expose players to mild social comparison. The game's fast-paced nature and lack of explicit cooperative elements may not foster social-emotional development.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~10 hReviewedMay 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is DOOM (2016) safe for kids?

LumiKin gives DOOM (2016) a LumiScore of 58/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is DOOM (2016) appropriate for?

LumiKin's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for DOOM (2016) (M), based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play DOOM (2016)?

LumiKin's recommended play time for DOOM (2016) is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of DOOM (2016)?

The primary risks in DOOM (2016) stem from its mature content, including frequent and graphic violence. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social mechanics, the intense competitive multiplayer environment could expose players to mild social comparison. The game's fast-paced nature and lack of explicit cooperative elements may not foster social-emotional development.