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Enter the Gungeon

Review · Action · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Linux

Enter the Gungeon

Reviewed: 15 May 2026

PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · Linux · macOS · PC · Xbox One

Dodge Roll · 2016

Ludograph rating

B

Good

60 /100

Automated review

Enter the Gungeon is an intense bullet-hell shooter challenging older kids with strategic thinking and hand-eye coordination through high difficulty.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 47 · R 18
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

47

Risk (RIS)

18

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.65

Enter the Gungeon challenges players with intense bullet-hell combat and strategic decision-making. Its roguelike nature encourages adaptive challenge and learning transfer as players master its vast array of weapons and enemy patterns. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are heavily emphasized, making it a demanding yet rewarding experience for those seeking to sharpen their motor skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks in Enter the Gungeon stem from its high difficulty and the potential for frustration due to repeated deaths and starting over from the beginning. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the game's addictive 'one more run' nature, coupled with the infinite play loop and variable rewards of new items, could lead to extended play sessions. The game also features frequent cartoon violence.

Content (not in risk score)

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

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Enter the Gungeon safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Enter the Gungeon a rating of 60/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Enter the Gungeon appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Enter the Gungeon, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Enter the Gungeon?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Enter the Gungeon: 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 Enter the Gungeon?

The primary risks in Enter the Gungeon stem from its high difficulty and the potential for frustration due to repeated deaths and starting over from the beginning. While there are no direct monetization or social risks, the game's addictive 'one more run' nature, coupled with the infinite play loop and variable rewards of new items, could lead to extended play sessions. The game also features freq