Over 100 million people in the U.S. play online games*, and there are over 3 billion people who play video games broadly worldwide. Online games are communities where people connect and share ideas with people around the world. They are also communities where rampant antisemitism and hate proliferate.
ADL leads the fight against antisemitism and hate, working to create safer spaces both online and offline. Our work goes beyond research – we work with lawmakers and gaming companies to hold them accountable for creating and enforcing policies that ensure every player can participate in gameplay free from hate and harassment.
Join ADL in transforming online gaming – from online games to gaming platforms to gaming adjacent social media – into spaces where everyone feels safe, respected and welcome.
Image of an antisemitic virtual structure in a Roblox game.
The video above shows one example of how ADL research sheds light on the scale and nature of hate in online gaming, and why it demands action. For more information, read the full report.
ADL Impact
November 2024
Twitch updated its policies to address the use of “Zionist” as a slur or a proxy for Jewish people. This update followed rising concerns about antisemitism on the platform and engagement between Twitch leadership and ADL Center for Technology and Society, marking an important step toward creating a safer, more inclusive online community.
April 2025
ADL Center on Extremism exposed a disturbing subculture on Roblox glorifying mass violence. The report revealed a group called Active Shooter Studios (A.S.S.), which created maps simulating real-world mass shootings—including Columbine, Uvalde and Parkland. Following the report and direct outreach, Roblox, TikTok and Discord took action to remove related content and communities.
Report an Incident
If you have experienced an incident of antisemitism, extremism, bias, bigotry or identity-based hate or discrimination, you can report it to ADL using our incident form.
Reports and Resources
Steam-Powered Hate: Top Gaming Site Rife with Extremism & Antisemitism
Playing with Hate: How People with Jewish Usernames are Abused in Online Competitive Games
Hate is No Game: Hate and Harassment in Online Games 2023
Hateful Usernames in Online Multiplayer Games
2023 Online Holocaust Denial Report Card
Caught in a Vicious Cycle: Obstacles and Opportunities for Trust and Safety Teams in the Games Industry
Disruption and Harms in Online Gaming Framework
Online Hate and Harassment Safety Guide
* This data according to report from ADL Center for Technology and Society, Hate is No Game: Hate and Harassment in Online Games 2023