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Is Brawlhalla safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Brawlhalla from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Brawlhalla's fast-paced combat and online multiplayer focus make it generally too intense for this age group, who may struggle with the competitive nature and complex controls.
9-12
Children in this age range can enjoy Brawlhalla's accessible fighting mechanics and character roster, but parental supervision is recommended for online interactions and managing competitive frustration.
13-15
Teens often engage with Brawlhalla's ranked modes and community features, including custom lobbies and competitive play, where they may encounter a wider range of player behaviors and communication styles.
16+
Older players frequently participate in Brawlhalla's esports scene and advanced competitive play, requiring strategic understanding and sustained engagement with the game's online community and direct messaging features.

Brawlhalla is a free-to-play 2D platform fighter where players battle each other in various game modes. It features a large roster of unique characters and supports both local and online multiplayer.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
6/10
Violence
3/10
Toxic behaviour
6/10
Stranger contact
7/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
5/10
Influence
7/10

What parents should know

Brawlhalla is a popular free-to-play fighting game with cross-platform online multiplayer. Parents should prioritize disabling in-game chat and setting up spending limits for premium currency, while also discussing healthy competition and reporting inappropriate player behavior with their child.

What to do about Brawlhalla

Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.

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Brawlhalla age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Brawlhalla?

Parentwise puts Brawlhalla at 10+. We advise Brawlhalla from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old play Brawlhalla?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Brawlhalla (10+). Children in this age range can enjoy Brawlhalla's accessible fighting mechanics and character roster, but parental supervision is recommended for online interactions and managing competitive frustration.

Can a 12 year old play Brawlhalla?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Brawlhalla (10+). Children in this age range can enjoy Brawlhalla's accessible fighting mechanics and character roster, but parental supervision is recommended for online interactions and managing competitive frustration.

Can a 13 year old play Brawlhalla?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Brawlhalla (10+). Teens often engage with Brawlhalla's ranked modes and community features, including custom lobbies and competitive play, where they may encounter a wider range of player behaviors and communication styles.

Is Brawlhalla appropriate for kids?

Brawlhalla is a popular free-to-play fighting game with cross-platform online multiplayer. Parentwise rates Brawlhalla overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Brawlhalla family friendly?

Brawlhalla sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Parents should prioritize disabling in-game chat and setting up spending limits for premium currency, while also discussing healthy competition and reporting inappropriate player behavior with their child.

Brawlhalla parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Brawlhalla is a popular free-to-play fighting game with cross-platform online multiplayer. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Brawlhalla safe for kids?

We advise Brawlhalla from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Parents should prioritize disabling in-game chat and setting up spending limits for premium currency, while also discussing healthy competition and reporting inappropriate player behavior with their child.

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