Is Investigator appropriate for children?

"Investigator" is a single-player horror adventure where your child explores a post-apocalyptic setting with moderate scares and violence. There's no online interaction, profanity, or sexual content, but the atmospheric horror elements and first-person perspective may unsettle younger children. It's best suited for teens who enjoy horror games.

What age is Investigator suitable for?

Our verdict for Investigator is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Investigator safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, Simulation, Indie

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

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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