Is The Lord of the Rings: Gollum appropriate for children?

# The Lord of the Rings: Gollum - Parent Guide This mature-rated game features intense violence, strong language, and disturbing horror elements that make it unsuitable for children. You play as Gollum, a villain character, navigating dark fantasy environments filled with combat and frightening imagery. It's designed for adult Lord of the Rings fans only.

What age is The Lord of the Rings: Gollum suitable for?

Our verdict for The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Lord of the Rings: Gollum safe for children?

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, Adventure, RPG

Released

2023

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X

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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