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Is Spelunky safe for children?

Teen Indie, Platformer Use caution
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Use caution
Spelunky is a challenging 2D platformer with moderate cartoon violence (hitting enemies, occasional blood) and a Teen rating. The difficulty is quite high, which may frustrate younger children, though it encourages learning through repeated attempts. It's best suited for children 13+ who enjoy difficult games and can handle frustration.
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Violence
Moderate
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
None
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Horror / Scary
Mild
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Online Safety & Strangers
Mild
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In-App Purchases
None
Genre
Indie, Platformer
Released
2012
ESRB Rating
Teen
Available on
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 4, PS Vita
Under 6
Not yet
Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
With parent (monitor online)
Ages 13+
Yes (monitor online)

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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