In June 2021, the Wholesome Direct gaming presentation run by Wholesome Games showcased a total of 76 games, of which 63 were non-violent. Additionally, the Future Games Show showcase at E3 presented a total of 57 games, of which 21 were non-violent. Indie developers accounted for the majority of non-violent gaming titles.
Number of non-violent games showcased at E3 and Summer Game fest in June 2021, by showcase
Characteristic
Total games
Non-violent games
Wholesome Direct
76%
63%
Devolver Digital
8%
3%
Future Games Show (E3)
57%
21%
Nintendo Direct (E3)
27%
6%
Guerilla Collective 2
35%
7%
Summer Game Fest Kickoff Live
25%
5%
Xbox & Bethesda Showcase (E3)
31%
4%
UploadVR Showcase
34%
4%
PC Gaming Show (E3)
20%
2%
Ubisoft Forward (E3)
20%
2%
E3 Indie Showcase (E3)
24%
2%
Square Enix Presents (E3)
16%
0%
Koch Primetime
11%
0%
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The total number of games exceeds 349 due to multiple showings for certain games, such as Two Point Campus and Just Dance 2022.
The source's requirement for a game to be classes as non-violent are:
No title where you are required or encouraged to harm or kill another living entity.
No title with graphic or realistic depictions of violence.
We have also counted cartoon violence, e.g. Mario Party mini-games that involve knocking out the other players or Party Animals hurling each other off levels.
Games around contact sports are considered violent.
Reference to unseen violent acts, e.g. a game where you are solving a previous murder, does not count as violent.
Minimalist depictions or representations of conflict, e.g. a Hearthstone-style card game, do not count as violent.
Games in which you give direct orders that lead to violence, e.g. strategy titles or turn-based RPGs, are considered violent.
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