Is Old Man's Journey appropriate for children?

# Old Man's Journey - Parent Guide "Old Man's Journey" is a gentle, story-driven puzzle game rated Everyone with no violence, language, or sexual content. The hand-drawn art style and atmospheric soundtrack create a touching narrative about an elderly man's travels. It's suitable for most children, though some may find occasional mildly scary moments slightly unsettling.

What age is Old Man's Journey suitable for?

Our verdict for Old Man's Journey is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Old Man's Journey safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Puzzle

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

Nintendo Switch, macOS, PC, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android

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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