Is PAIN appropriate for children?

# PAIN - Parental Guide **PAIN** is a colorful but challenging 2D platformer with cartoon-style graphics and strong action violence that may be intense for younger children. The game features no sexual content or profanity, but its high difficulty level and violent content make it best suited for older teens rather than younger children.

What age is PAIN suitable for?

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

Is PAIN safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Arcade, Indie

Released

2007

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

macOS, PC, PlayStation 3

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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