Basic Accessibility Guidelines

Here’s our accessibility repo on GitHub.

Content below provided by GameAccessibilityGuidelines.com

Motor

(Control / mobility)

Allow controls to be remapped / reconfigured

Ensure controls are as simple as possible, or provide a simpler alternative

Ensure that all areas of the user interface can be accessed using the same input method as the gameplay

Include an option to adjust the sensitivity of controls

Ensure interactive elements / virtual controls are large and well spaced, particularly on small or touch screens

Cognitive

(Thought / memory / processing information)

Allow the game to be started without the need to navigate through multiple levels of menus

Use an easily readable default font size

Use simple clear language

Use simple clear text formatting

Include tutorials

Allow players to progress through text prompts at their own pace

Avoid flickering images and repetitive patterns

Vision

Ensure no essential information is conveyed by a colour alone

If the game uses field of view (3D engine only), set an appropriate default for expected viewing environment

Avoid VR simulation sickness triggers

Use an easily readable default font size

Use simple clear text formatting

Provide high contrast between text/UI and background

Ensure interactive elements / virtual controls are large and well spaced, particularly on small or touch screens

Hearing

Provide subtitles for all important speech

Provide separate volume controls or mutes for effects, speech and background / music

Ensure no essential information is conveyed by sounds alone

If any subtitles / captions are used, present them in a clear, easy to read way

Speech

Ensure that speech input is not required, and included only as a supplementary / alternative input method

General

Provide details of accessibility features on packaging and/or website

Provide details of accessibility features in-game

Offer a wide choice of difficulty levels

Ensure that all settings are saved/remembered

Solicit accessibility feedback