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Gloom: Digital Edition

Review · Strategy · iOS · PC

Gloom: Digital Edition

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 03 Jun 2026

iOS · PC

Sky Ship Studios · 2018

LumiScore

47/100

Caution

Growth (BDS)

31

Risk (RIS)

1

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

T

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.10

Gloom: Digital Edition offers engaging strategic and critical thinking challenges through its unique card-based gameplay. Players must plan carefully to achieve their objectives, fostering problem-solving skills and adaptive thinking. The game's dark humor provides a distinctive and entertaining experience.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

While Gloom: Digital Edition is largely free of manipulative design mechanics and monetization pressures, its competitive nature could lead to minor social friction in some play environments. The thematic content, focused on making characters miserable, is presented humorously but might not appeal to all players.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.
Avg playtime~1 hReviewedJun 2026How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Gloom: Digital Edition safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Gloom: Digital Edition a LumiScore of 47/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play Gloom: Digital Edition?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Gloom: Digital Edition is Up to 2 hours/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Gloom: Digital Edition?

While Gloom: Digital Edition is largely free of manipulative design mechanics and monetization pressures, its competitive nature could lead to minor social friction in some play environments. The thematic content, focused on making characters miserable, is presented humorously but might not appeal to all players.