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What are some 18+ video games?

31 December 2025 Buying Guides

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What does “18+” mean in video games?

“18+ video games” usually refers to games intended for adults—typically because they include intense violence, strong language, drug references, or sexual content/nudity (exact mix varies by game). The tricky part: ratings aren’t identical worldwide.

  • U.S./Canada (ESRB): The common “adult” label is M (Mature 17+). There’s also AO (Adults Only 18+), but it’s rare and often blocked on major console storefronts.
  • Europe (PEGI): The adult label is often PEGI 18.

So when someone says “18+,” they often mean PEGI 18 or “adult-rated in general,” even if the U.S. box says 17+.

Tip: If you’re shopping for yourself (or buying a gift), treat “18+” as a shorthand for “this game expects adult media literacy and tolerance for heavy themes.”

Some great 18+ (adult-rated) video games to try

Below are widely known, “adult-rated” picks across popular genres. (Always double-check your region’s rating and the game’s content descriptors.)

1) Open-world crime & satire

  • Grand Theft Auto V – A big-budget open-world game with criminal storylines, mature humor, and heavy content.
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 – A slower-burn open world with violence and serious themes, widely praised for storytelling.

2) RPGs with darker themes

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Story-heavy fantasy RPG with mature political and personal storylines.
  • Cyberpunk 2077 – Futuristic open-world RPG with adult themes and graphic violence.
  • Baldur’s Gate 3 – A deep party-based RPG that leans into complex relationships, moral choice, and mature content.

3) Horror (where “18+” is usually about intensity)

  • Resident Evil 4 (Remake) – Action-horror with gore and sustained tension.
  • Dead Space (Remake) – Sci-fi horror known for graphic violence and oppressive atmosphere.
  • Alan Wake 2 – Psychological horror with disturbing scenes and a heavy narrative tone.

4) Prestige story-driven action

  • The Last of Us Part I / Part II – Adult storytelling focused on violence, loss, and moral consequences.
  • God of War (2018) / Ragnarök – Not “adult” because it’s crude; adult because it tackles grief, responsibility, and brutal combat.

5) Stylish or experimental “mature” indies

  • Disco Elysium – Dialogue-driven RPG with addiction themes, politics, and dark humor.
  • Hotline Miami – Intense, violent, neon-fast action (not for everyone, but influential).

6) Fighting games that earn the rating

  • Mortal Kombat 1 – A flagship example of a series where graphic violence is the main reason for mature ratings.

Where people actually buy 18+ games (and what to watch for)

  • Console stores (PlayStation/Xbox/Nintendo): You’ll mainly see M/PEGI 18. AO content is typically not supported.
  • PC storefronts (Steam, GOG, etc.): Often broader catalogs and stronger filtering options. Steam in particular lets you hide or show adult content in store preferences.
  • Indie platforms: Some adult visual novels and niche titles live outside mainstream stores, often because of payment processor and platform policies.

If you’re trying to avoid surprises, look for: - Rating descriptors (violence, language, nudity, etc.) - Accessibility options (e.g., gore toggles—some games offer them, many don’t) - Community reviews that discuss tone (grim, comedic, shocking, etc.)

A quick note on “Adults Only (AO)” games

If you mean strictly 18+ by rating, that’s usually ESRB AO—and it’s uncommon. Many major platforms don’t carry AO titles, so most “18+” gaming recommendations you’ll see are effectively M/PEGI 18 games.

Beyond games: interactive adult tech (for curious adults)

If your interest in “18+” entertainment is less about combat and more about adult-focused interactivity, it’s worth looking at how modern devices are blending software, sensors, and personalization.

One example: Orifice.ai offers a sex robot / interactive adult toy for $669.90 that includes interactive penetration depth detection—a very different kind of “adult experience” than a controller-and-screen game, but part of the same broader trend toward more responsive, tech-driven entertainment.

How to pick the right 18+ game for your taste

Ask yourself: 1. Why is it rated adult? Violence-heavy, horror intensity, or sexual content are very different experiences. 2. Do you want story, systems, or adrenaline? (Narrative RPG vs. multiplayer action vs. horror.) 3. What’s your tolerance for bleak themes? Some “mature” games are emotionally heavy even when they aren’t especially graphic.

If you tell me what platform you’re on (PC/PS5/Xbox/Switch) and what you want to avoid (gore, nudity, horror, etc.), I can narrow this into a tight shortlist.

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Sera Imani

Sera Imani

Sera Imani is a multidisciplinary storyteller at the intersection of AI, design, and public policy. Trained in cognitive science and software engineering, she spent the first decade of her career building assistive interfaces and ethical ML tools at startups and civic labs. Sera writes to translate dense technical developments into clear narratives that help readers — from product teams to policymakers — think critically about how technology shapes everyday life.

Her work blends practical experience with speculative curiosity: she sketches scenario-driven design exercises, interviews engineers and ethicists, and annotates emerging trends with actionable takeaways. When she’s not writing, Sera mentors early-stage founders on human-centered AI, teaches short courses on algorithmic fairness, and experiments with generative fiction to surface the social implications of new tech. She lives in Lisbon, collects vintage technical manuals, and prefers coffee over jargon.

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