Is Hardware: Rivals appropriate for children?

# Hardware: Rivals - Parent Guide Hardware: Rivals is rated Everyone 10+ and features only mild cartoon-style violence with no profanity or sexual content. The gameplay involves competitive robot battles that are fun rather than frightening, making it appropriate for most children ages 10 and up who enjoy action games.

What age is Hardware: Rivals suitable for?

Our verdict for Hardware: Rivals is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Hardware: Rivals safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Game

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

PlayStation 4

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

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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