Is Maelstrom (2018) appropriate for children?

Maelstrom is an action-adventure game with strong combat violence involving pirates and fantasy elements, presented in pixel-art style. It features online multiplayer where your child could encounter other players. Due to the intense combat and lack of content moderation for online interactions, this game is not recommended for children.

What age is Maelstrom (2018) suitable for?

Our verdict for Maelstrom (2018) is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Maelstrom (2018) safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

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

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

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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