Game · Medium risk
Is Risk of Rain 2 safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise Risk of Rain 2 from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for children in this age group due to its fast-paced combat, strategic depth, and cartoon violence against alien creatures.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range will encounter constant, frenetic combat against hordes of alien monsters, requiring quick reflexes and basic strategic thinking to survive in Risk of Rain 2.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can delve into the game's complex item synergies and character abilities, which are crucial for success in the ever-escalating difficulty and endless progression loops.
- 16+
- Older teens might appreciate the deep build crafting, unlockable content, and cooperative multiplayer challenges, which demand advanced strategic planning and coordination to overcome the game's most difficult encounters.
Risk of Rain 2 is a 3D roguelike third-person shooter where players fight hordes of monsters, unlock new characters and items, and try to escape an alien planet. The difficulty scales infinitely, making each run unique and challenging.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 4/10
- Stranger contact
- 5/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 3/10
What parents should know
Risk of Rain 2 is a fast-paced cooperative roguelike shooter where players fight endless hordes of alien monsters. The game features cartoon violence and an infinitely scaling difficulty, which can be challenging and potentially frustrating. Parents should be aware of the game's intense action and its roguelike nature, where progress is reset upon death.
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Risk of Rain 2 age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Risk of Rain 2?
Parentwise puts Risk of Rain 2 at 13+. We advise Risk of Rain 2 from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 5/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play Risk of Rain 2?
Not by default: we advise Risk of Rain 2 from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range will encounter constant, frenetic combat against hordes of alien monsters, requiring quick reflexes and basic strategic thinking to survive in Risk of Rain 2.
Can a 12 year old play Risk of Rain 2?
Not by default: we advise Risk of Rain 2 from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range will encounter constant, frenetic combat against hordes of alien monsters, requiring quick reflexes and basic strategic thinking to survive in Risk of Rain 2.
Can a 13 year old play Risk of Rain 2?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Risk of Rain 2 (13+). Teenagers can delve into the game's complex item synergies and character abilities, which are crucial for success in the ever-escalating difficulty and endless progression loops.
Is Risk of Rain 2 appropriate for kids?
Risk of Rain 2 is a fast-paced cooperative roguelike shooter where players fight endless hordes of alien monsters. Parentwise rates Risk of Rain 2 overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 5/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is Risk of Rain 2 family friendly?
Risk of Rain 2 sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The game features cartoon violence and an infinitely scaling difficulty, which can be challenging and potentially frustrating.
Risk of Rain 2 parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Risk of Rain 2 is a fast-paced cooperative roguelike shooter where players fight endless hordes of alien monsters. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (5/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is Risk of Rain 2 safe for kids?
We advise Risk of Rain 2 from age 13 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). The game features cartoon violence and an infinitely scaling difficulty, which can be challenging and potentially frustrating.
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