Is The Long Reach appropriate for children?

The Long Reach is a violent horror game with strong gore, disturbing imagery, and intense scares that make it unsuitable for children. It contains mature language and some sexual content, with no multiplayer to supervise. The ESRB rates it Mature for ages 17+, and it's best reserved for older teens or adults who enjoy psychological horror.

What age is The Long Reach suitable for?

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

Is The Long Reach safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

🔞

Sexual Content

Moderate

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Indie

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

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

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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