Is The Hive appropriate for children?

# The Hive - Parental Guide The Hive features strong violence within a sci-fi horror setting, making it unsuitable for younger children. There's no profanity or sexual content, but the intense action and moderately scary elements are designed for mature players. Consider this game only for teenagers who enjoy strategy-based combat and horror themes.

What age is The Hive suitable for?

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

Is The Hive safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Indie

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

macOS, PC, Linux

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

Affiliate links support ScreenWise at no extra cost to you.

Parents also checked

Grand Theft Auto V

Not recommended

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Not recommended

Red Dead Redemption 2

Not recommended

God of War (2018)

Not recommended

Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
Every child is different — always preview content for your family's specific needs. Images licensed via RAWG.io API terms of service.