Is Through the Woods appropriate for children?

# Through the Woods - Parent Guide This atmospheric horror adventure follows a female protagonist navigating a dark, mythologically-inspired forest with strong violence and moderate scares. There's no profanity or sexual content, but the intense horror elements and combat make it unsuitable for younger children. Best suited for mature teens and adults who enjoy psychological horror games.

What age is Through the Woods suitable for?

Our verdict for Through the Woods is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Through the Woods safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, Indie

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, 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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