I think that mature games in modern day tend to refer to what's displayed on the screen, such as gore and violence like you suggested. But actual mature games can have more adult themes that apply to those who are older.
Let's look at Uncharted 4 for example. When Nate and Alayna (Elena? Idk how to spell it, sorry if I butchered it) argue over their trust of each other and how Nate went behind her back that speaks a lot to their marriage and to truly feel for the conflict I think it takes a more adult mindset, or at least someone who is older to really get the most out of that experience. 8-year old me might not have cared for it as much as 21-year old me.
So in a sense I'd say that yes, mature games can be 'mature.' However, the way you phrased your response made it seem like it was targeting more just the dark grittiness of games and how people's taste changes over time. I don't think a game needs to be blood-filled to be considered mature, and I think it is a massive problem in today's gaming landscape.
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