Is Just Shapes & Beats appropriate for children?

Just Shapes & Beats is a fast-paced arcade game where colorful shapes dodge obstacles to music. While it has no profanity or sexual content, the intense action and strong horror elements (creepy visuals and challenging bullet-hell gameplay) may overwhelm younger children, despite the 10+ rating. It's best for children comfortable with difficult, visually intense games.

What age is Just Shapes & Beats suitable for?

Our verdict for Just Shapes & Beats is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Just Shapes & Beats safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Arcade, Family, Indie

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, 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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