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Is Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location safe for your child?

Age guide

12+

We advise Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Children in this age range are generally too young for the jump scares and psychological horror of Sister Location, which can be genuinely frightening and cause distress.
9-12
While some older children in this group might be drawn to the game's mystery, the intense jump scares and dark themes involving animatronics with sinister intentions are often too overwhelming.
13-15
Teenagers in this bracket may appreciate the game's lore and puzzle-solving elements, but the sustained tension and sudden scares can still be quite impactful, especially when playing alone in the dark.
16+
Older teens are generally better equipped to handle the game's horror elements, understanding the fictional nature of the threats while still enjoying the suspense and narrative twists involving characters like Circus Baby.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location is a horror survival game where players must navigate a creepy animatronic facility, completing tasks while avoiding hostile animatronics. It's known for its jump scares, dark atmosphere, and complex lore.

Age guide
12+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
5/10
Toxic behaviour
3/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
2/10
Influence
7/10

What parents should know

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location is a horror game known for its intense jump scares and unsettling atmosphere, featuring animatronic characters that stalk the player. The game's dark narrative and constant tension can be genuinely frightening for children and younger teens, potentially leading to anxiety or sleep disturbances. Parents should be aware of the game's mature themes and sudden scares, ensuring it aligns with their child's emotional maturity.

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Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location?

Parentwise puts Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at 12+. We advise Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 5/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old play Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location?

Not by default: we advise Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. While some older children in this group might be drawn to the game's mystery, the intense jump scares and dark themes involving animatronics with sinister intentions are often too overwhelming.

Can a 12 year old play Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location (12+). While some older children in this group might be drawn to the game's mystery, the intense jump scares and dark themes involving animatronics with sinister intentions are often too overwhelming.

Can a 13 year old play Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location (12+). Teenagers in this bracket may appreciate the game's lore and puzzle-solving elements, but the sustained tension and sudden scares can still be quite impactful, especially when playing alone in the dark.

Is Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location appropriate for kids?

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location is a horror game known for its intense jump scares and unsettling atmosphere, featuring animatronic characters that stalk the player. Parentwise rates Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location family friendly?

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The game's dark narrative and constant tension can be genuinely frightening for children and younger teens, potentially leading to anxiety or sleep disturbances.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location is a horror game known for its intense jump scares and unsettling atmosphere, featuring animatronic characters that stalk the player. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location safe for kids?

We advise Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). The game's dark narrative and constant tension can be genuinely frightening for children and younger teens, potentially leading to anxiety or sleep disturbances.

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