Game · Low risk
Is Hello Neighbor safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise Hello Neighbor from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- This game's suspenseful atmosphere and jump scares are generally too intense for younger children, potentially causing anxiety or nightmares.
- 9-12
- Children in this age group may enjoy the puzzle-solving and stealth elements, but the constant threat from the Neighbor and occasional jump scares might still be frightening for some.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can typically handle the suspense and strategic evasion required, appreciating the mystery and puzzle-solving aspects without being overly scared by the antagonist.
- 16+
- Older teens can engage with the game's narrative and complex puzzles, viewing the Neighbor as a challenge rather than a source of genuine fear, and may explore fan theories or mods.
Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game where players sneak into their neighbor's house to uncover his secrets. The AI learns from player actions, making the neighbor's behavior unpredictable and challenging.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 2/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game where players try to uncover the secrets of their mysterious neighbor. Its primary concern is the intense suspense and frequent jump scares, which may be too frightening for younger or sensitive children. Parents should assess their child's emotional maturity and discuss the fictional nature of the game's antagonist.
What to do about Hello Neighbor
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Hello Neighbor is 10+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Hello Neighbor setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Hello Neighbor without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Hello Neighbor that mean it is time to step in.
Hello Neighbor age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Hello Neighbor?
Parentwise puts Hello Neighbor at 10+. We advise Hello Neighbor from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Hello Neighbor?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Hello Neighbor (10+). Children in this age group may enjoy the puzzle-solving and stealth elements, but the constant threat from the Neighbor and occasional jump scares might still be frightening for some.
Can a 12 year old play Hello Neighbor?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Hello Neighbor (10+). Children in this age group may enjoy the puzzle-solving and stealth elements, but the constant threat from the Neighbor and occasional jump scares might still be frightening for some.
Can a 13 year old play Hello Neighbor?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Hello Neighbor (10+). Teenagers can typically handle the suspense and strategic evasion required, appreciating the mystery and puzzle-solving aspects without being overly scared by the antagonist.
Is Hello Neighbor appropriate for kids?
Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game where players try to uncover the secrets of their mysterious neighbor. Parentwise rates Hello Neighbor overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Hello Neighbor family friendly?
Hello Neighbor is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. Its primary concern is the intense suspense and frequent jump scares, which may be too frightening for younger or sensitive children.
Hello Neighbor parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game where players try to uncover the secrets of their mysterious neighbor. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Hello Neighbor safe for kids?
We advise Hello Neighbor from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Its primary concern is the intense suspense and frequent jump scares, which may be too frightening for younger or sensitive children.
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