AGE RATING | Are there age restrictions for games submitted to Kongregate? – Developer Portal - Support

Yes. Kongregate is intended for users aged 13 and older. Games submitted to the platform must not target or be designed primarily for children under 13.

Players under the age of 13 cannot create accounts for the platform. In some territories such as the EU, players aged 13 - 17 are required to have parental approval before an account can be created.

We recommend that game submissions include in the game description an age suitability guide, such as:

Kongregate does not have a preferred age rating system at this time, and age ratings are volunteered by developers. Kongregate plan to introduce a uniform age rating system in future and will advise developers of the details at that time.

Games submitted without a voluntary age guide may be rejected or require revision before they can be published.

How do I determine the age rating for my game?

To determine an appropriate rating, you may consult established rating standards such as:

ESRB (https://www.esrb.org/ratings-guide/)
- A self-regulatory organization in the US/Canada that assigns age and content ratings to video games, helping parents make informed purchasing decisions. Ratings include categories (e.g., Everyone, Mature 17+), content descriptors (e.g., Violence), and interactive elements (e.g., Online Interactions)
PEGI (https://pegi.info/what-do-the-labels-mean )
- A video game content rating system used across 40 countries in Europe and the Middle East, established in 2003 to help consumers (especially parents) make informed decisions when buying games or apps. Physical game boxes and digital storefronts feature age ratings like PEGI 3, 7, 12, 16, or 18, indicating suitability.

Content that may affect age ratings

Certain content may require a higher age guide for your game, including violence, gambling or simulated gambling mechanics, sexual content, strong language, drug or alcohol references, violence, language, or unrestricted user-generated content. For more details, see rating frameworks such as ESRB or PEGI for more specific guidance on how these and other elements affect age classifications.