Is Ascendant appropriate for children?

# Ascendant Parent Guide Ascendant is a fantasy action game with strong violence and moderate scary elements, rated Teen. While it offers fun co-op gameplay, the dark fantasy setting and combat intensity make it better suited for older teens rather than younger children. Consider your child's sensitivity to violence and horror before purchasing.

What age is Ascendant suitable for?

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

Is Ascendant safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

macOS, PC, PlayStation 4, Linux

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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