Is The Cat and the Coup appropriate for children?

"The Cat and the Coup" is a free, short indie platformer where children play as a cat in a historically-themed adventure about Iran and the CIA. It contains only mild violence and no offensive language or sexual content, making it appropriate for children 10 and up who enjoy puzzle-platformers with educational value.

What age is The Cat and the Coup suitable for?

Our verdict for The Cat and the Coup is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Cat and the Coup safe for children?

Content breakdown

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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

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, Indie, Platformer

Released

2011

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

PlayStation 4, macOS, PC

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

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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