Is State of Mind appropriate for children?

State of Mind is a dark, cyberpunk puzzle-adventure with strong violence that may disturb younger children despite its Teen rating. The mature themes and intense action sequences make it better suited for older teens who can handle dystopian storytelling. We recommend waiting until your child is at least 15-16 before considering this title.

What age is State of Mind suitable for?

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

Is State of Mind 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

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, macOS, iOS, 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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