Is Waking Mars appropriate for children?

# Waking Mars - Parent Guide Despite the "Everyone 10+" rating, this atmospheric sci-fi exploration game features surprisingly strong violence that makes it better suited for older children (13+). There's no profanity or sexual content, but the intense action sequences and mild horror elements may unsettle younger players.

What age is Waking Mars suitable for?

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

Is Waking Mars safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Simulation, Arcade, Indie, Platformer

Released

2012

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

Linux, macOS, PC, Android, iOS

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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