Is Rhythm Heaven appropriate for children?

# Rhythm Heaven - Parent Guide Rhythm Heaven is a music-based arcade game with no violence, language, or sexual content, making it generally appropriate for children of various ages. The gameplay focuses on hitting button prompts in time with catchy songs and animations, offering straightforward, wholesome entertainment with no online multiplayer concerns.

What age is Rhythm Heaven suitable for?

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

Is Rhythm Heaven safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Arcade

Released

2008

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Nintendo DS

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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