Is The Forgotten City appropriate for children?

"The Forgotten City" is rated Teen for strong violence and contains mature philosophical themes involving ancient Rome and time travel. The single-player story is dialogue-heavy with choices that matter, making it better suited for older teens who enjoy narrative-driven games. There's no sexual content or online multiplayer, but the violence and complex themes make it unsuitable for younger children.

What age is The Forgotten City suitable for?

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

Is The Forgotten City safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie

Released

2021

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S/X

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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