Is Purgatory appropriate for children?

# Purgatory - Parent Guide "Purgatory" features strong violence in its action-based gameplay and is not officially rated, making it difficult to assess age-appropriateness. The pixel-art style may appeal to younger players, but the intense combat makes this better suited for teens rather than children.

What age is Purgatory suitable for?

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

Is Purgatory safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Indie

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

macOS, PC, Linux

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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