Is Afterlife appropriate for children?

**Afterlife** is a free indie game with strong violence, zombies, and dark horror elements that make it unsuitable for children. It features first-person combat and atmospheric scares, though no profanity or sexual content. The pixel graphics may seem retro, but the violent gameplay and horror themes are best reserved for mature teens and adults.

What age is Afterlife suitable for?

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

Is Afterlife safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Strategy, Simulation, Indie

Released

1995

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PC, Linux, macOS, Commodore / Amiga, Classic Macintosh, PlayStation 4

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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