Raising Stumble Guys age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Stumble Guys age rating: Apple's App Store rates it 9+, for infrequent cartoon or fantasy violence and guns or other weapons. Google Play rates it Everyone and notes in-game purchases that include random items. Nintendo Germany lists the Switch version as USK 16. Players race online against up to 32 others, and gems and packs cost $0.99 to $19.99.
Stumble Guys at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
App Store: 9+; Switch: USK 16 - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
Online races with up to 32 players - ✓Purchases with real money
App Store purchases $0.99–$19.99 - ✓Paid random items
Google Play: Includes Random Items - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
App Store: cartoon violence, weapons - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
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 | Free online obstacle-race game for up to 32 players, now owned by Scopely |
|---|---|
| App Store (iOS) | 9+ — Infrequent Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Guns or Other Weapons; contains ads, user-generated content source |
| Google Play | Everyone — In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items); contains ads source |
| Germany (USK) | 16 (approved from age 16) for the Switch version, per Nintendo Germany source |
| Purchases | Gems, packs, and Stumble Tokens from $0.99 to $19.99 (App Store, US) |
| Where | iOS, Android, PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch |
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 Stumble Guys is
Stumble Guys is a free online "party royale": up to 32 players race through obstacle courses, and some are knocked out each round. It has 60+ maps, skins, emotes, and crossovers with shows such as SpongeBob and My Hero Academia. It was made by Kitka Games and bought by Scopely in 2022. It came out on iOS in February 2021, on Steam in October 2021, and on Switch in August 2024.
Stumble Guys age rating: what the ratings say
Short answer: Ratings range from Everyone on Google Play to 9+ on the App Store and 16 for the Switch version in Germany.
- App Store: 9+, Infrequent Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Guns or Other Weapons; contains ads and user-generated content.
- Google Play: Everyone; In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items).
- Germany (USK): 16 for the Switch version, per Nintendo Germany, noting in-game purchases.
We couldn't find ESRB or PEGI entries or a Common Sense Media review.
Is Stumble Guys safe for kids? Online play and purchases
Short answer: There's no official verdict; Apple's App Store rates it 9+, play is online with other players, and Google Play notes purchases that include random items.
Every match is online with up to 32 players, with cross-play between phones and Steam. We couldn't confirm whether players can text or voice chat with each other.
The App Store lists purchases from $0.99 (Rare Offer) to $19.99 (Vault of Gems). Google Play notes that in-game purchases include random items. The game also shows ads.
Why young kids know Stumble Guys
It's free on phones and tablets. Scopely cited 20 million+ daily players and "people of all ages" in 2022, and it has 100 million+ downloads on Google Play.
The habit kids may copy: one more round
Rounds are short, and getting knocked out sends you straight to the next match.
Try tonight: knocked out, not yet
Play an obstacle course in the living room. When someone falls, say together: "Not yet!" and try again. In our program, this is the lesson "Not Yet": the trying matters.
Who makes it: Scopely. See what its other titles teach in the Kids' Media Publisher Index.
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FAQ
What age rating is Stumble Guys?
9+ on Apple's App Store, Everyone on Google Play, and USK 16 for the Switch version in Germany.
Does Stumble Guys have chat?
Matches are online with up to 32 players. We couldn't confirm whether text or voice chat is available.
Does Stumble Guys cost money?
It's free to download. The App Store lists purchases from $0.99 to $19.99, and Google Play notes random items.
Who makes Stumble Guys?
It was made by Kitka Games and is now owned by Scopely, which bought it in 2022.
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