Is The Note appropriate for children?

"The Note" is an indie adventure game with moderate horror elements that may startle younger children, though it contains no violence, language, or sexual content. It's a single-player experience best suited for children ages 10+ who enjoy atmospheric, spooky stories. Preview it first if your child is sensitive to scary imagery.

What age is The Note suitable for?

Our verdict for The Note is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Note safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, Indie

Released

2015

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

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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