Is DARK appropriate for children?

# DARK – Parental Guide DARK is a violent action game with moderate horror elements and online multiplayer features that expose your child to other players. While it contains no sexual content or profanity, the strong violence and early-access status (meaning it's still in development) make it unsuitable for younger children.

What age is DARK suitable for?

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

Is DARK safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Indie

Released

2013

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PC, 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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