Is A Bird Story appropriate for children?

"A Bird Story" is a short, atmospheric indie game with pixel art and a focus on storytelling rather than traditional gameplay. While it contains no language, sexual content, or horror elements, it features strong violence and deals with mature themes that may not be suitable for younger children. It's best suited for teens and adults.

What age is A Bird Story suitable for?

Our verdict for A Bird Story is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is A Bird Story safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

macOS, Linux, PC

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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