Is Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms appropriate for children?

# Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms – Parent Guide This dark fantasy action RPG features strong combat violence with hack-and-slash gameplay that may disturb younger children. There's no profanity or sexual content, but the grim atmosphere and intense battles make it best suited for older teens rather than younger children.

What age is Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms suitable for?

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

Is Shadows: Heretic Kingdoms safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, RPG, Indie

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

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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