Is The Long Journey Home appropriate for children?

# The Long Journey Home - Parent Guide This space exploration RPG features strong violence and challenging survival gameplay that requires strategic thinking and patience. It's a single-player experience with no multiplayer, language, or sexual content concerns. However, the complex mechanics and intense combat make it better suited for teenagers rather than younger children.

What age is The Long Journey Home suitable for?

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

Is The Long Journey Home safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Simulation, Indie

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

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

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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