Is Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition appropriate for children?

Horizon Zero Dawn is rated Teen for strong action violence involving combat with robot creatures and human enemies. While it features an engaging story and a female protagonist exploring a beautiful post-apocalyptic world, the frequent combat sequences and intense battles make it best suited for teenagers rather than younger children.

What age is Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition suitable for?

Our verdict for Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

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

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PC, PlayStation 4

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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