Is Until Dawn appropriate for children?

# Until Dawn Parent Guide This mature-rated horror game features graphic violence, strong language, and intense scares designed for adults. It includes moderate sexual content and explores dark themes through an interactive movie format. It's not appropriate for children and is best suited for teens 17+ who enjoy psychological horror.

What age is Until Dawn suitable for?

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

Is Until Dawn safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

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, Adventure

Released

2015

ESRB Rating

Mature

Available on

PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3

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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