Is The Day Before appropriate for children?

# The Day Before - Parental Guide "The Day Before" is a post-apocalyptic zombie shooter with strong combat violence that isn't recommended for children due to its action-heavy gameplay and online multiplayer environment. While it lacks profanity and sexual content, the frequent combat and survival mechanics make it better suited for older teens and adults.

What age is The Day Before suitable for?

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

Is The Day Before safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, Indie

Released

2023

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

macOS, PC, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5

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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