Is Toby: The Secret Mine appropriate for children?

"Toby: The Secret Mine" is a dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer with strong horror elements and intense action sequences that may frighten younger players. While it contains no sexual content or excessive language, the challenging gameplay and disturbing visuals make it best suited for mature teens rather than children.

What age is Toby: The Secret Mine suitable for?

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

Is Toby: The Secret Mine safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

Released

2015

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, PC, Linux, macOS

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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