Game · Medium risk
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.
- The age-by-age verdict
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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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