Is Defiance appropriate for children?

# Defiance - Parental Guide Defiance is rated Adults Only due to strong violence, language, and sexual content throughout gameplay. As a free online multiplayer shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world, it also exposes children to unmoderated interactions with other players. This game is not appropriate for children and should only be played by adults.

What age is Defiance suitable for?

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

Is Defiance safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

🔞

Sexual Content

Strong

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, RPG, Massively Multiplayer

Released

2013

ESRB Rating

Adults Only

Available on

PlayStation 3, 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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