Is Guacamelee! 2 appropriate for children?

Guacamelee! 2 is a colorful, humorous action platformer with strong cartoon violence that may be intense for younger children, despite its "Everyone 10+" rating. The game features fun co-op gameplay and doesn't contain profanity or sexual content, but the combat is fairly aggressive and could be overwhelming for sensitive children under 12.

What age is Guacamelee! 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for Guacamelee! 2 is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Guacamelee! 2 safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Arcade, Indie, Platformer

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC

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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