Is Mr. Shifty appropriate for children?

# Mr. Shifty Parent Guide Mr. Shifty is a fast-paced action game rated Teen for strong violence involving combat and destruction. It features mild language but no sexual content or multiplayer online interaction. The difficult gameplay and intense action sequences make it better suited for older teens than younger children.

What age is Mr. Shifty suitable for?

Our verdict for Mr. Shifty is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Mr. Shifty safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Shooter, Adventure, Indie

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux, PC, macOS

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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