Is Vanguards appropriate for children?

# Vanguards - Parent Guide Vanguards is a free online strategy game with strong combat violence involving character battles and attacks. It features competitive multiplayer matches where your child plays against real people online. Due to the intense action and online interaction with strangers, it's not recommended for younger children.

What age is Vanguards suitable for?

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

Is Vanguards safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Strategy

Released

2016

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

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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