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Realms of the Haunting

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Realms of the Haunting

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

PC · Linux · macOS

Gremlin Interactive · 1996

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

46 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 30 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

30

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.35

Realms of the Haunting challenges players with puzzles and action sequences, promoting problem-solving, critical thinking, and hand-eye coordination. The narrative encourages reading and comprehension.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features intense violence and horror themes that may be disturbing for younger players. It is a single-player experience with no social elements.

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
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 Realms of the Haunting safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Realms of the Haunting a rating of 46/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Realms of the Haunting appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Realms of the Haunting?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Realms of the Haunting: 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 Realms of the Haunting?

The game features intense violence and horror themes that may be disturbing for younger players. It is a single-player experience with no social elements.