Is The Outer Worlds appropriate for children?

# The Outer Worlds - Parent Guide The Outer Worlds is a sci-fi shooter with strong violence including gunfights and blood, making it unsuitable for young children. It's a single-player story-driven game where your choices affect the plot, featuring complex themes better suited for teenagers and adults.

What age is The Outer Worlds suitable for?

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

Is The Outer Worlds safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure, RPG

Released

2019

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One

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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