Is Rogue Legacy appropriate for children?

# Rogue Legacy Parental Guide Rogue Legacy is a challenging 2D action-RPG with strong cartoon violence featuring sword combat and monster battles. It contains mild language and scary elements, but no sexual content. The Teen rating is appropriate, though the high difficulty may frustrate younger children. Best suited for older teens who enjoy challenging games.

What age is Rogue Legacy suitable for?

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

Is Rogue Legacy safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, RPG, Indie, Platformer

Released

2013

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PC, iOS, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Nintendo Switch

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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