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Doom 64

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Doom 64

Reviewed: 10 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo 64

id Software · 1997

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

46 /100

Doom 64 is a fast-paced shooter that builds hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and problem solving, but includes high violence and horror.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 31 · R 13
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

31

Risk (RIS)

13

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.65

Doom 64 is a fast-paced first-person shooter that primarily enhances hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. Players will also engage in problem-solving and strategic thinking to navigate complex levels and defeat various demonic enemies.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks associated with Doom 64 are its high level of violence and moderate fear/horror elements. The game features frequent combat against demons with blood and gore. There is also some infrequent mild language. There are no significant social, monetization, or compulsion-loop design risks as the game is a single-player, premium title without microtransactions or online interactions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
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 Doom 64 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Doom 64 a rating of 46/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Doom 64 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Doom 64, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Doom 64?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Doom 64: 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 Doom 64?

The primary risks associated with Doom 64 are its high level of violence and moderate fear/horror elements. The game features frequent combat against demons with blood and gore. There is also some infrequent mild language. There are no significant social, monetization, or compulsion-loop design risks as the game is a single-player, premium title without microtransactions or online interactions.