Is The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker appropriate for children?

# The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker - Parent Guide This psychological horror game features strong violent content and Lovecraftian themes designed to disturb and unsettle players. While rated Teen, the intense horror elements and psychological themes make it better suited for mature teenagers rather than younger children. It's a story-driven experience with no multiplayer or competitive elements.

What age is The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker suitable for?

Our verdict for The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Indie

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS

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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