Is Pathologic appropriate for children?

# Pathologic - Parental Guide Despite its Teen rating, Pathologic features intense horror and strong violence that may disturb younger children. The game involves graphic disease and death themes within a dark, psychological story. We recommend it only for mature teens who enjoy horror games, not for sensitive children.

What age is Pathologic suitable for?

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

Is Pathologic safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Strong

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, RPG

Released

2005

ESRB Rating

Teen

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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