Is Camera Obscura appropriate for children?

Camera Obscura is a challenging indie game with strong violence involving a female protagonist in pixel-art combat scenarios. It lacks sexual content and profanity, but the difficulty level and action-heavy gameplay make it better suited for older players or teens rather than younger children.

What age is Camera Obscura suitable for?

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

Is Camera Obscura safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Simulation, Sports, Racing, Casual, Indie

Released

2015

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

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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