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Dread Templar

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Dread Templar

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

PC

T19 Games · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 38 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

Dread Templar offers a fast-paced, action-packed first-person shooter experience that challenges players with strategic combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving. It enhances hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and problem-solving skills through its retro-inspired gameplay.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game contains high levels of violence and moderate fear/horror elements due to its theme of fighting demons in an evil realm. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social risks, the intense action and dark themes may not be suitable for all players.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 Dread Templar safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Dread Templar a rating of 55/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Dread Templar appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Dread Templar?

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

The game contains high levels of violence and moderate fear/horror elements due to its theme of fighting demons in an evil realm. While it lacks manipulative monetization or social risks, the intense action and dark themes may not be suitable for all players.