Raising Murder Mystery 2 age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Murder Mystery 2 age rating: the experience has no ESRB rating of its own; Roblox, the platform it runs on, is rated T for Teen (ages 13 and up) by the ESRB. Roblox labels Murder Mystery 2 "Moderate," with light, realistic blood and repeated, moderate violence. In each round, one player is the murderer, one the sheriff, and the rest try to survive, on servers of up to 12 players. According to the Family Gaming Database, players can open crates that give random knives and guns.
Murder Mystery 2 (Roblox) at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
Roblox: ESRB T for Teen - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
Roblox text chat, 12 per server - ✓Purchases with real money
Robux upgrades - ✓Paid random items
Crates with random knives (per FGD) - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
Roblox label: Blood, Violence (moderate) - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found against this experience
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Roblox "1 vs All" game: one murderer, one sheriff, the rest innocents trying to survive |
|---|---|
| Platform rating | Roblox: T for Teen (ages 13 and up) from the ESRB source |
| Roblox label | Maturity: Moderate — Blood (light/realistic), Violence (repeated/moderate) source |
| Players | 31.4 billion visits and about 177,000 players online on October 18, 2026; 12 per server |
| Purchases | Robux upgrades; crates with random knives and guns, per the Family Gaming Database source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Murder Mystery 2?
Short answer: A Roblox game in which one player is secretly the murderer, and one is the sheriff with a gun, and everyone else tries to figure out who the murderer is and stay alive.
It was created by Nikilis in January 2014 and was still being updated in September 2026. As of October 18, 2026, it had 31.4 billion visits and about 177,000 players online at once. Voice chat is not supported.
Murder Mystery 2 age rating: what's in it
Short answer: Roblox is rated T for Teen; Murder Mystery 2's own Roblox label is Moderate.
- Platform: the ESRB rates Roblox T for Teen. Apple's App Store lists Roblox at 12+. More on Roblox.
- Roblox label: Moderate, with light/realistic blood and repeated/moderate violence.
- Chat: text chat with other players; the Family Gaming Database says it may expose players to language usually found in older-rated games.
- Common Sense Media: no review found.
Robux and knife crates
Short answer: Some upgrades cost Robux, which are bought with real money, and crates give random items.
According to the Family Gaming Database, crates give random knives and guns of different rarities and are opened with in-game coins or with currency bought with Robux. We couldn't find published drop rates.
Why young kids know Murder Mystery 2
It's one of the most-visited games on Roblox, with 31.4 billion visits, and it runs seasonal events such as Halloween.
The habit kids may copy: guessing who's guilty
Each round, players try to work out who the murderer is.
Try tonight: fun for everyone?
Play hide-and-seek, then ask: "Was that fun for everybody? How do we know?" Let each player say one thing. In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": a game is fun only when it's fun for everyone.
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FAQ
What age is Murder Mystery 2 for?
It has no rating of its own; Roblox is ESRB T for Teen (13 and up), and Roblox labels the game Moderate for blood and violence.
Is Murder Mystery 2 violent?
Roblox lists light, realistic blood and repeated, moderate violence; the murderer uses a knife and the sheriff a gun.
Does Murder Mystery 2 have chat?
Yes, text chat with other players on the server; voice chat is not supported.
Does Murder Mystery 2 cost money?
It's free to play; some upgrades cost Robux, and crates give random items, according to the Family Gaming Database.
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