Is The Darkness appropriate for children?

# The Darkness - Parent Guide The Darkness is a mature shooter featuring graphic violence, strong language, and horror elements that make it unsuitable for children. The single-player campaign involves intense combat with dark themes and some sexual content. This game is designed for adult players and should not be purchased for younger audiences.

What age is The Darkness suitable for?

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

Is The Darkness safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

🔞

Sexual Content

Moderate

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter

Released

2007

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Xbox One

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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