Is Depression Quest appropriate for children?

# Depression Quest - Parental Guide This text-based game explores mental illness and dark themes through interactive storytelling, featuring strong violence and psychological horror elements. It's designed for mature audiences and tackles heavy topics like depression that may be unsettling for children. The game is free but not recommended for anyone under 16.

What age is Depression Quest suitable for?

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

Is Depression Quest safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

RPG, Simulation, Indie

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

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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