Is Darkest of Days appropriate for children?

# Darkest of Days - Parent Guide Darkest of Days is a first-person shooter with intense violence, strong language, and moderate sexual content—rated Mature for ages 17+. The historical warfare setting (WWI/WWII) features graphic combat and gore. This game is not appropriate for children and requires parental discretion even for older teens.

What age is Darkest of Days suitable for?

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

Is Darkest of Days safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter

Released

2009

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PC, Xbox 360

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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