RimWorld Parents Guide: Age Rating, Safety & Tips
Recommended age: 14+
Recommended play time: 1.5 - 3 hours
Ah, RimWorld! My oldest son (15) played this for months, and it took me a week to figure out what it even was. I'm no big gamer, especially not for complex strategy games like this, but I made an effort to understand the madness he was experiencing. It's a really deep game, and you can actually talk to the kids about all sorts of interesting things through it.
What is this game
Listen, imagine your kid is managing a small colony on an alien planet after their spaceship crashed. They need to make sure their colonists survive – build them homes, grow food, heal them when they're sick, and protect them from raiders, wild animals, and even space itself. It's like a hardcore survival simulator, but with many more dramatic stories and events. Something different happens every time, and it's like they're writing their own story.
Safety tips
- {"title":"Time Management – It's Addictive!","content":"This game can suck them in for hours without them realizing it. It involves a lot of planning and building, so it's important to bring them bac…
- {"title":"Graphic Content and Moral Challenges","content":"RimWorld is not for young children. There are battles, injuries, and sometimes even 'tougher' things (like cannibalism or organ harvesting –…
- {"title":"Using Mods","content":"Mods can change the original game. Most are fine, but it's always good to make sure they're not downloading mods that are inappropriate for their age or contain unsui…