Komdigi Investigates Discrepancies in Steam Game Ratings

The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) is investigating findings of discrepancies between age classifications and actual content in several games available on the Steam platform in Indonesia. Komdigi views these findings as potentially causing confusion for parents in assessing the suitability of digital content for children. As a follow-up, Komdigi is conducting a comprehensive investigation, both into the classification mechanisms on the platform and on the side of game developers as the source of the content. “This approach is being taken to ensure that the root of the problem can be identified comprehensively, covering the content production process, assessment, and distribution,” said Sonny Hendra Sudaryana, Director of Digital Ecosystem Development at the Directorate General of Digital Ecosystem of Komdigi, in his statement on Wednesday (8/4/2026). In that process, Komdigi and Steam are engaging in intensive communication to accelerate clarification and deepen understanding of the applied classification system. Both parties are also tracing content deemed misaligned between ratings and substance, including necessary adjustment steps. Sonny emphasised that age classification is an important instrument in consumer protection, especially for children and adolescents. “The main goal of implementing the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS) is to provide clear guidance for parents so that children play according to their age,” said Sonny.