Is Dragon's Dogma appropriate for children?

# Dragon's Dogma Parental Guide Dragon's Dogma is a mature action RPG with intense combat, strong language, and moderate sexual content and horror elements. The frequent violence and dark themes make it unsuitable for children under the teen years. This single-player game is best suited for mature adolescents and adults.

What age is Dragon's Dogma suitable for?

Our verdict for Dragon's Dogma is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Dragon's Dogma safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, RPG

Released

2012

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PlayStation 3, 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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