Is Sonic Mania appropriate for children?

Sonic Mania is a colorful, retro-style platformer with an Everyone rating that's great for children of most ages. It features classic side-scrolling action with no language, sexual content, or horror elements, though there is moderate cartoon violence (jumping on enemies). Local multiplayer and split-screen modes make it fun for playing together.

What age is Sonic Mania suitable for?

Our verdict for Sonic Mania is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Sonic Mania safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

None

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, Casual, Platformer

Released

2017

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent (monitor online)

Ages 13+

Yes (monitor online)

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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