Is Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land appropriate for children?

**Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land** is a turn-based strategy game set in World War I with horror elements inspired by Lovecraft's cosmic fiction. It features strong violence and disturbing imagery that would be unsuitable for children. The game contains no profanity or sexual content, but its mature themes make it best suited for older teens and adults.

What age is Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land suitable for?

Our verdict for Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land 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

Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Indie

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

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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