Komdigi Requests Clarification from Steam on Suspicious IGRS Game Ratings

The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) will request official clarification from Steam in the wake of controversy surrounding the platform’s game rating system, which has been deemed irregular. The spotlight emerged after Indonesia’s age classification system, the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS), on Steam drew criticism from netizens. Several games with adult content were labelled as child-friendly, while some popular titles were deemed unsuitable for distribution in Indonesia. This issue has been widely discussed on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with netizens sharing screenshots showing games with sexual content rated 3+, meaning accessible to children aged three and above. In response, Komdigi provided an explanation via its official Instagram account, stating that it would soon request official clarification from Steam regarding the displayed rating system. Director of Digital Ecosystem Development at the Directorate General of Digital Ecosystem, Sonny Hendra Sudaryana, emphasised that the circulating age labels are not the result of official government classification. “The ratings in circulation are not the result of official IGRS classification. This has the potential to cause public misunderstanding, particularly regarding the age suitability of a game,” Sonny said in an official statement on Monday (6/4/2026). According to Komdigi, the rating system currently appearing on Steam still relies on an internal self-declaration mechanism and has not undergone verification by the Indonesian government. Komdigi also reminded digital business actors of their obligation to present accurate, clear, and non-misleading information, especially in terms of user protection, including children. These provisions are regulated in several regulations, including Law Number 1 of 2024 on amendments to the ITE Law, Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 2 of 2024 on Game Classification, and Minister of Communication and Informatics Regulation Number 5 of 2020 on Private Electronic System Operators. “We ask platforms to ensure that all information displayed to the public is accurate and accountable. This is not just about compliance, but also responsibility in protecting users, especially children,” he said. If violations are found during the evaluation process, the government will follow up in accordance with applicable rules, including the possibility of administrative sanctions. Moving forward, Komdigi also stated that it will continue to refine the IGRS system, including strengthening verification and supervision mechanisms to make game classification more accurate and trustworthy.