Is A Walk in the Dark appropriate for children?

"A Walk in the Dark" is a challenging 2D action game with strong violence that isn't officially rated. It contains no inappropriate language or sexual content, but the intense difficulty and violent content make it better suited for older children or adults rather than younger ones.

What age is A Walk in the Dark suitable for?

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

Is A Walk in the Dark safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Arcade, Indie

Released

2013

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox One, 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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