Review · Shooter · PC
Faster Than Death (Zero Project)
Reviewed: 24 Jun 2026
PC
Zero Project · 2023
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
40
Risk (RIS)
11
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.52 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.03 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Faster Than Death is a fast-paced 2D shooter with roguelike elements that can enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, critical thinking, memory, attention, and adaptive challenge. Its core gameplay loop of navigating rooms, collecting weapons, and defeating enemies provides engaging opportunities for players to develop hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The roguelike nature encourages learning transfer as players adapt to new weapons and enemy types.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.23 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
As an early version, the game's long-term engagement mechanics are still developing. While it avoids common monetization pitfalls, its roguelike design incorporates variable rewards and loss aversion, which can contribute to extended play sessions. The game features moderate violence due to its shooter genre.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.67 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
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.