Is Red Death appropriate for children?

# Red Death Parental Guide Red Death is a mature-rated action game with intense violence, strong language, and moderate sexual content that makes it inappropriate for children. The fast-paced bullet-hell gameplay and horror elements may also be unsettling for younger players. This is strictly for adult gamers.

What age is Red Death suitable for?

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

Is Red Death 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, Indie

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC

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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