Raising Deltarune age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Deltarune age rating: the ESRB rates it T for Teen (ages 13 and up), according to the ESRB's own blog. Nintendo's US store lists drug reference, fantasy violence, language, mild blood, and suggestive themes. In Europe and the UK it's PEGI 12 for horror and mild swearing, and in Germany it's USK 12, per Nintendo's listings. It's a single-player game, paid once, with no in-game purchases listed.
Deltarune at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: T for Teen; PEGI 12; USK 12 - –Contact with other players or strangers
Single-player; no online play listed - –Purchases with real money
Paid once ($24.99); no in-game purchases listed - –Paid random items
None found - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood; PEGI: Horror - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Role-playing game by Toby Fox, in chapters, set in a world parallel to Undertale source |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | T (Teen, ages 13 and up) — Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Blood, Suggestive Themes (per Nintendo US) source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 12 (suitable from age 12) — Horror, Mild Swearing (per Nintendo UK) source |
| Germany (USK) | 12 (approved from age 12) — fantasy violence, sexual innuendo, dark atmosphere (per Nintendo Germany) source |
| Cost | $24.99 on Nintendo's US store for Chapters 1–4; Chapter 5 was a free update in June 2026 source |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PS4, PS5 |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Deltarune?
Short answer: A role-playing game by American indie developer Toby Fox, set in a world parallel to his earlier game Undertale.
Players control a teen named Kris, with companions Susie and Ralsei. Battles are turn-based, with dodging sections, and fights can be settled peacefully or violently. Chapters 1 and 2 came out as free demos in 2018 and 2021; Chapters 3 and 4 arrived with the paid release in June 2025. Chapter 5 was a free update in June 2026; Chapter 6 is planned for 2027.
Deltarune age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated for ages 12–13 and up.
- US & Canada (ESRB): T for Teen (ages 13 and up).
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 12, for horror and mild swearing.
- Germany (USK): 12, for fantasy violence, sexual innuendo, and a dark atmosphere.
Nintendo's US store lists the ESRB descriptors as Drug Reference, Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Blood, and Suggestive Themes. The ESRB's own search didn't return a Deltarune record, so these come from Nintendo's listing. Common Sense Media has no review.
Purchases and online play
Deltarune is single-player, and we found no online play. It costs $24.99 on Nintendo's US store, with no in-game purchases listed. In March 2025, the free Chapters 1–2 demo got an extra "In-Game Purchases" tag because it linked to the Undertale store page; Toby Fox said this doesn't change the game's overall rating.
The habit kids may copy: fight or spare
In Deltarune, each fight can end peacefully or violently, and the player decides which.
Try tonight: find another way
Tell a short story with a stuck moment: a ball rolls under the couch, a friend grabs a toy. Ask: "What's another way to fix it, without a fight?" Find two answers together. In our program, this is the lesson "Plan B": if one way doesn't work, try another.
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FAQ
What age is Deltarune for?
The ESRB rates it T for Teen (ages 13 and up). PEGI and Germany's USK rate it 12, per Nintendo's listings.
Why is Deltarune rated T?
Nintendo's US store lists drug reference, fantasy violence, language, mild blood, and suggestive themes.
Is Deltarune free?
Chapters 1 and 2 were free demos. The full game with Chapters 1–4 costs $24.99 on Nintendo's US store, and Chapter 5 was a free update in June 2026.
Is Deltarune online?
It's a single-player game, and we found no online play or in-game purchases listed.
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