Is Crash Bandicoot appropriate for children?

Crash Bandicoot is a fast-paced platformer where your child jumps, spins, and battles cartoon enemies with moderate action violence. While rated for ages 10+, the challenging gameplay and intense sequences may frustrate younger players. It's best suited for children with patience for difficult games and no sensitivity to action-packed content.

What age is Crash Bandicoot suitable for?

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

Is Crash Bandicoot 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, Platformer

Released

1996

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

PlayStation

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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