Is Candle: The Power of the Flame appropriate for children?

"Candle: The Power of the Flame" is a hand-drawn puzzle-platformer with strong violence that may disturb younger children, though it contains no language or sexual content. The game's challenging gameplay and darker themes make it better suited for older children and teenagers rather than young players.

What age is Candle: The Power of the Flame suitable for?

Our verdict for Candle: The Power of the Flame is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Candle: The Power of the Flame safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, macOS, PC, 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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