Is The Evil Within appropriate for children?

# The Evil Within - Parent Guide This Mature-rated horror game features intense violence, gore, and disturbing imagery that make it unsuitable for children. It contains strong language, moderate sexual content, and genuinely frightening scenes designed to unsettle players. The challenging single-player campaign offers no redeeming educational value and is intended exclusively for adult audiences.

What age is The Evil Within suitable for?

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

Is The Evil Within safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PC, 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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