Is Artifact appropriate for children?

"Artifact" features strong violence and moderate sexual content, making it unsuitable for children despite lacking profanity. The dark fantasy setting includes horror elements and online multiplayer gameplay where your child may interact with strangers. The game's complexity and mature themes are designed for adult players.

What age is Artifact suitable for?

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

Is Artifact safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

Moderate

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

Mild

About the game

Genre

Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Simulation, Casual, Indie

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PC, macOS, Linux

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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