Is The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux appropriate for children?

# The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux This mature-rated adventure game features a dark mystery involving strong violence and language, plus some sexual content and unsettling horror elements. It's a single-player experience designed for adults, not appropriate for children due to its disturbing themes and graphic content throughout the story.

What age is The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux suitable for?

Our verdict for The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux 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

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, Indie

Released

2015

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

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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