Content breakdown
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Not recommended
# Risk of Rain Parent Guide
Risk of Rain is a challenging action game with pixel-art graphics and sci-fi combat that involves shooting alien creatures. While rated for ages 10+, the difficulty is quite high and may frustrate younger children. The game features online multiplayer and has no concerning language or sexual content, but the intense combat makes it best suited for older children with gaming experience.
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Online Safety & Strangers
Mild
About the game
Genre
Action, Indie, Platformer
Available on
PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Where to play
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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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