Is Darkwood appropriate for children?

# Darkwood Parent Guide Darkwood is a mature survival horror game with strong violence, gore, sexual content, and disturbing imagery designed to frighten players. It's a single-player experience with dark themes unsuitable for children. This game is only appropriate for mature teenagers and adults who enjoy intense horror experiences.

What age is Darkwood suitable for?

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

Is Darkwood safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Strong

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, macOS, Linux

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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