Content breakdown
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Not recommended
Alan Wake: The Writer is rated Teen for strong violence involving combat against supernatural enemies with guns and melee weapons. While it contains only mild language and no sexual content, the action-heavy gameplay and dark horror atmosphere make it better suited for older teens rather than younger children.
About the game
Available on
PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to play
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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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