Is Delirium appropriate for children?

# Delirium - Parent Guide Despite its "Everyone 10+" rating, this indie horror game features strong violence and genuinely frightening content that may be too intense for younger children. The atmospheric first-person experience includes gore and disturbing imagery designed to unsettle players. We recommend it only for mature children aged 13+ who enjoy psychological horror.

What age is Delirium suitable for?

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

Is Delirium safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Simulation, Indie

Released

2012

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

PC, iOS

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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