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Plants vs. Zombies
HomeGames › Plants vs. Zombies Updated March 2026

Is Plants vs. Zombies safe for children?

Everyone 10+ Strategy, Arcade, Puzzle Use caution
In-game screenshots
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# Plants vs. Zombies - Parent Guide Plants vs. Zombies is a strategy puzzle game rated for ages 10+ where your child defends their lawn from cartoonish zombies using plants as weapons. While the zombie theme may seem spooky to younger children, the violence is mild and presented in a humorous style. The game offers both single-player and online multiplayer options.
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Violence
Mild
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Language / Profanity
None
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
Moderate
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Online Safety & Strangers
Mild
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Strategy, Arcade, Puzzle
Released
2009
ESRB Rating
Everyone 10+
Available on
Android, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Nintendo DS, PC, iOS, PS Vita, Xbox 360
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent (monitor online)
Ages 13+
Yes (monitor online)

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