Is AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected appropriate for children?

"AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected" is an action-adventure game with strong violence despite its cute visual style, making it unsuitable for younger children. There's no profanity, sexual content, or horror elements, but the combat-heavy gameplay and intensity level suggest it's better suited for older teens and adults.

What age is AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected suitable for?

Our verdict for AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG

Released

2019

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, 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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