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Is Deltarune safe for your child?
Age guide
12+
We advise Deltarune from age 12 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for this age group due to its complex dialogue, thematic elements, and occasional mild scary imagery.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range can appreciate the unique characters and humor, but may need help understanding some of the more nuanced emotional or philosophical themes presented in the story.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can fully engage with the game's intricate narrative, moral choices, and character development, which explores themes of destiny and free will.
- 16+
- Older players will likely appreciate the game's artistic depth, meta-narrative elements, and its connections to the developer's previous work, Undertale.
Deltarune is a story driven role playing game from the creator of Undertale with quirky characters and dark undertones.
- Age guide
- 12+
- Overall risk
- 2/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 0/10
- Stranger contact
- 0/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Deltarune is a story-rich role-playing game known for its unique characters, humor, and exploration of complex themes. Parents should be aware of its occasional mild scary imagery and the depth of its narrative, which encourages discussion about choices and consequences.
What to do about Deltarune
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Deltarune is 12+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Deltarune setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Deltarune without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Deltarune that mean it is time to step in.
Deltarune age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Deltarune?
Parentwise puts Deltarune at 12+. We advise Deltarune from age 12 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 0/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old play Deltarune?
Not by default: we advise Deltarune from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range can appreciate the unique characters and humor, but may need help understanding some of the more nuanced emotional or philosophical themes presented in the story.
Can a 12 year old play Deltarune?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Deltarune (12+). Children in this age range can appreciate the unique characters and humor, but may need help understanding some of the more nuanced emotional or philosophical themes presented in the story.
Can a 13 year old play Deltarune?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Deltarune (12+). Teenagers can fully engage with the game's intricate narrative, moral choices, and character development, which explores themes of destiny and free will.
Is Deltarune appropriate for kids?
Deltarune is a story-rich role-playing game known for its unique characters, humor, and exploration of complex themes. Parentwise rates Deltarune overall as low risk (2/10), with stranger contact at 0/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Deltarune family friendly?
Deltarune is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Parents should be aware of its occasional mild scary imagery and the depth of its narrative, which encourages discussion about choices and consequences.
Deltarune parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Deltarune is a story-rich role-playing game known for its unique characters, humor, and exploration of complex themes. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (0/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Deltarune safe for kids?
We advise Deltarune from age 12 and up. Overall risk 2/10 (low risk). Parents should be aware of its occasional mild scary imagery and the depth of its narrative, which encourages discussion about choices and consequences.
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