Compare this game
Dying Light 2 Stay Human

Review · Action · PC · Xbox One · Xbox Series S/X

Dying Light 2 Stay Human

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PC · Xbox One · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 5

Techland · 2022

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

72 /100

Dying Light 2 Stay Human is an action RPG that builds spatial awareness and reaction time, but contains intense violence and mature themes for older teens.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 60 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

60

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.68
B2Social-emotional
0.43
B3Motor
0.65

Dying Light 2 offers a rich, immersive experience that challenges players with complex moral dilemmas, strategic combat, and demanding parkour. It fosters quick thinking, spatial awareness, and ethical reasoning in a dynamic, unforgiving world.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence and a bleak, post-apocalyptic setting that may be disturbing for some players. While not designed with manipulative engagement mechanics, the immersive open world and narrative depth can lead to extended play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

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 Dying Light 2 Stay Human safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Dying Light 2 Stay Human a rating of 72/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Dying Light 2 Stay Human appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Dying Light 2 Stay Human, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Dying Light 2 Stay Human?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Dying Light 2 Stay Human: 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 Dying Light 2 Stay Human?

The game features intense violence and a bleak, post-apocalyptic setting that may be disturbing for some players. While not designed with manipulative engagement mechanics, the immersive open world and narrative depth can lead to extended play sessions.