Is Gone Home: Console Edition appropriate for children?

# Gone Home: Parental Guide This Mature-rated exploration game contains strong language and moderate sexual content involving a lesbian relationship, along with some horror elements that may unsettle younger players. There is no violence or online multiplayer. It's best suited for mature teens and adults, not younger children.

What age is Gone Home: Console Edition suitable for?

Our verdict for Gone Home: Console Edition is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Gone Home: Console Edition safe for children?

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

Adventure

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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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