Is House of Detention appropriate for children?

# House of Detention - Parent Guide House of Detention is an indie game featuring strong violence and horror elements that make it unsuitable for children. It includes online multiplayer gameplay and dark fantasy themes. The game's combination of survival horror and intense action content means it's best reserved for mature teens and adults.

What age is House of Detention suitable for?

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

Is House of Detention safe for children?

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Simulation, Sports, Massively Multiplayer, Indie

Released

2020

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PC, macOS, Linux

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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