Is Dark Ages appropriate for children?

# Dark Ages Parental Guide Dark Ages is a retro action platformer with strong violence that isn't officially rated, making it difficult to assess age-appropriateness. The intense combat may be too much for younger children, and we don't recommend it for them. It's best suited for older teens and adults who enjoy challenging, violent games.

What age is Dark Ages suitable for?

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

Is Dark Ages 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

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Platformer

Released

1991

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PC, macOS

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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