Is Braid appropriate for children?

# Braid Parent Guide Despite its "Everyone 10+" rating and colorful art style, Braid is a challenging puzzle-platformer with abstract, potentially disturbing themes about obsession and regret. The gameplay difficulty and dark story elements make it better suited for older children or teens who enjoy complex, story-driven games rather than casual players.

What age is Braid suitable for?

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

Is Braid safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Arcade, Indie, Puzzle, Platformer

Released

2008

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

PlayStation 3, Xbox One, iOS, PC, macOS, Linux, Xbox 360

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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