Is Colin McRae: DiRT appropriate for children?

# Colin McRae: DiRT – Parent Guide Colin McRae: DiRT is a racing game rated Teen with strong action violence and moderate scary content that makes it unsuitable for younger children. The game features online multiplayer and intense driving sequences with mild language. It's best suited for teenagers 13 and older who enjoy realistic racing games.

What age is Colin McRae: DiRT suitable for?

Our verdict for Colin McRae: DiRT is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Colin McRae: DiRT safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Sports, Racing, Arcade

Released

2007

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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