Is Chasm: The Rift appropriate for children?

Chasm: The Rift is a violent sci-fi shooter with strong gore and combat featuring pixel graphics and dark, atmospheric horror themes. It's a single-player, old-school game with no multiplayer or foul language, but the intense violence and scary elements make it unsuitable for younger children.

What age is Chasm: The Rift suitable for?

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

Is Chasm: The Rift safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter

Released

1997

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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