Is Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater appropriate for children?

# Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Parent Guide Metal Gear Solid 3 is rated Mature for intense violence, strong language, and some sexual content. The stealth-action gameplay involves killing enemies graphically, and the story includes disturbing themes. This is not appropriate for children and is intended for adult players only.

What age is Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater suitable for?

Our verdict for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action

Released

2004

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PS Vita

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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God of War (2018)

Not recommended

Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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