Is Major Mayhem appropriate for children?

Major Mayhem is a teen-rated action shooter with strong violence involving gunplay and combat. While it contains no sexual content or profanity, the intense shooting action makes it unsuitable for younger children. It's a single-player game best suited for teenagers who can handle action-oriented gameplay.

What age is Major Mayhem suitable for?

Our verdict for Major Mayhem is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Major Mayhem safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Indie

Released

2011

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

macOS, Linux, PC, Android, iOS

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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