Game · Medium risk
Is Granny safe for your child?
Age guide
12+
We advise Granny from age 12 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for this age group due to its intense horror themes, jump scares, and frightening antagonist, which can be deeply disturbing for young children.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range may find Granny genuinely terrifying, as its core gameplay involves being trapped in a house with a murderous grandmother, which can cause significant anxiety and nightmares.
- 13-15
- Teenagers might enjoy Granny as a challenge, appreciating its puzzle-solving and stealth elements, but should be prepared for frequent jump scares and a constant sense of dread.
- 16+
- Older teens who enjoy horror games may find Granny to be a classic example of the genre, focusing on its survival mechanics and atmospheric tension without significant distress.
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Granny is a first-person survival horror game where players are trapped in a house and must escape within five days while avoiding a malevolent old woman named Granny. The game focuses on stealth, puzzle-solving, and jump scares in a dark, unsettling environment.
- Age guide
- 12+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 7/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 6/10
What parents should know
Granny is a first-person survival horror game where players must escape a house while avoiding a terrifying grandmother figure. It is known for its jump scares, suspenseful atmosphere, and disturbing themes. Parents need to be aware of the game's intense horror elements and assess their child's emotional maturity before allowing them to play, as it can be genuinely frightening.
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Granny age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Granny?
Parentwise puts Granny at 12+. We advise Granny from age 12 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 7/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Granny?
Not by default: we advise Granny from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range may find Granny genuinely terrifying, as its core gameplay involves being trapped in a house with a murderous grandmother, which can cause significant anxiety and nightmares.
Can a 12 year old play Granny?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Granny (12+). Children in this age range may find Granny genuinely terrifying, as its core gameplay involves being trapped in a house with a murderous grandmother, which can cause significant anxiety and nightmares.
Can a 13 year old play Granny?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Granny (12+). Teenagers might enjoy Granny as a challenge, appreciating its puzzle-solving and stealth elements, but should be prepared for frequent jump scares and a constant sense of dread.
Is Granny appropriate for kids?
Granny is a first-person survival horror game where players must escape a house while avoiding a terrifying grandmother figure. Parentwise rates Granny overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Granny family friendly?
Granny sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It is known for its jump scares, suspenseful atmosphere, and disturbing themes.
Granny parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Granny is a first-person survival horror game where players must escape a house while avoiding a terrifying grandmother figure. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Granny safe for kids?
We advise Granny from age 12 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). It is known for its jump scares, suspenseful atmosphere, and disturbing themes.
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