Is The Crooked Man appropriate for children?

# The Crooked Man – Parent Guide "The Crooked Man" is a dark, atmospheric indie horror game with strong violence and disturbing imagery that makes it unsuitable for children. The pixel-art style may look innocent, but the psychological horror content and intense themes are intended for mature players only.

What age is The Crooked Man suitable for?

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

Is The Crooked Man safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, Casual, Indie

Released

2012

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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