Is God of War (2018) appropriate for children?

# God of War (2018) - Parent Guide God of War is a mature action game featuring intense violence, strong language, and frightening mythological imagery that's unsuitable for children. The story-driven adventure involves graphic combat and dark themes. This title is designed for adult players and not recommended for anyone under the mature rating.

What age is God of War (2018) suitable for?

Our verdict for God of War (2018) is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is God of War (2018) safe for children?

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

Strong

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PC, PlayStation 4

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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