Is The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories appropriate for children?

# The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories This Mature-rated puzzle game features intense gore, strong language, and disturbing horror imagery as it explores dark themes around trauma and LGBTQ+ identity. The graphic violence and psychological horror content make it unsuitable for most children and better suited for mature teens and adults seeking a story-driven experience.

Is The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories safe for children?

Q: What age is The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories suitable for?

Our verdict for The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

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, Indie

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, 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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