Is Metal Gear Survive appropriate for children?

# Metal Gear Survive - Parent Guide Metal Gear Survive is a stealth-action shooter featuring intense combat against zombie-like creatures with strong violence throughout. It includes online multiplayer modes and lacks age-appropriate content restrictions. This game is best suited for mature teenagers due to its violent gameplay and is not recommended for younger children.

What age is Metal Gear Survive suitable for?

Our verdict for Metal Gear Survive is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Metal Gear Survive safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Strategy

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox One, 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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