Is Dark Years appropriate for children?

# Dark Years Parental Guide "Dark Years" is an indie action-adventure game with strong violence that hasn't received an official ESRB rating. Due to its intense combat and noir theme, it's not recommended for children. Parents should reserve this game for mature teens and adults who can handle graphic action content.

What age is Dark Years suitable for?

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

Is Dark Years safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

Released

2015

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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