Is Steel Rats appropriate for children?

# Steel Rats Parent Guide Steel Rats is a dark, action-packed side-scrolling game featuring robot combat with strong violence. While it contains no bad language or sexual content, the intense fighting and darker atmosphere make it unsuitable for younger children. This game is best suited for teens and adults who enjoy challenging action games.

What age is Steel Rats suitable for?

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

Is Steel Rats safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Simulation, Racing, Platformer

Released

2018

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Xbox One, PC, 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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