Is 20 Minutes Till Dawn appropriate for children?

# 20 Minutes Till Dawn: Parent Guide "20 Minutes Till Dawn" is a fast-paced action game with strong cartoon violence and dark, horror-themed imagery that may disturb younger children. While rated Teen and featuring no explicit language or sexual content, its intense gameplay and Lovecraftian atmosphere make it better suited for mature teens rather than younger children.

What age is 20 Minutes Till Dawn suitable for?

Our verdict for 20 Minutes Till Dawn is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is 20 Minutes Till Dawn safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Casual, Indie

Released

2023

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

Android, PC, iOS, Nintendo Switch

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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