Is The Void appropriate for children?

# The Void - Parent Guide **The Void is rated Teen but contains strong horror, violence, and sexual content that pushes beyond typical teen games.** The dark, atmospheric survival gameplay features combat and mature themes best suited for older teenagers. Given the strong horror elements and content, it's not appropriate for younger children.

What age is The Void suitable for?

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

Is The Void safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

Strong

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Indie

Released

2008

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

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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