Is Rec Room appropriate for children?

Rec Room is a free multiplayer game where children compete in various activities, from sports to action-based quests, often with strangers online. While it has no profanity or sexual content, the action can be intense, and online multiplayer environments carry risks like unpredictable player interactions. Despite its E10+ rating, experts recommend parental supervision or avoiding it for younger children.

What age is Rec Room suitable for?

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

Is Rec Room 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, Simulation, Sports, Arcade, Casual, Massively Multiplayer

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

Wii, PC, iOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4

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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