Game · Low risk
Is Homescapes safe for your child?
Age guide
4+
We advise Homescapes from age 4 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Younger players can enjoy the match-3 puzzles and simple story of Homescapes, but may need help understanding the concept of in-app purchases for coins or extra moves.
- 9-12
- Players in this age group can largely navigate Homescapes independently, progressing through levels and decorating, but might be tempted by the optional in-app purchases for power-ups or unlimited lives.
- 13-15
- Teenagers may find Homescapes a casual diversion, engaging with its decorating elements and competitive events, though the game's core mechanics remain simple and its social features are limited to connecting with existing friends.
- 16+
- Adult players might use Homescapes for relaxation, enjoying the match-3 gameplay and house renovation, with an understanding of the game's monetization strategies for boosters and cosmetic items.
Homescapes is a free-to-play match-3 puzzle game where players help butler Austin renovate his childhood home. It combines puzzle-solving with a narrative storyline and home decoration elements.
- Age guide
- 4+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 2/10
What parents should know
Homescapes is a popular match-3 puzzle game with a decorating theme, generally suitable for all ages due to its mild content. The primary concern for parents is the pervasive in-app purchase system, which frequently offers boosters, lives, and coins that can accumulate significant real-world costs if not managed.
What to do about Homescapes
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Homescapes is 4+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Homescapes setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Homescapes without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Homescapes that mean it is time to step in.
Homescapes age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Homescapes?
Parentwise puts Homescapes at 4+. We advise Homescapes from age 4 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Homescapes?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Homescapes (4+). Players in this age group can largely navigate Homescapes independently, progressing through levels and decorating, but might be tempted by the optional in-app purchases for power-ups or unlimited lives.
Can a 12 year old play Homescapes?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Homescapes (4+). Players in this age group can largely navigate Homescapes independently, progressing through levels and decorating, but might be tempted by the optional in-app purchases for power-ups or unlimited lives.
Can a 13 year old play Homescapes?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Homescapes (4+). Teenagers may find Homescapes a casual diversion, engaging with its decorating elements and competitive events, though the game's core mechanics remain simple and its social features are limited to connecting with existing friends.
Is Homescapes appropriate for kids?
Homescapes is a popular match-3 puzzle game with a decorating theme, generally suitable for all ages due to its mild content. Parentwise rates Homescapes overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Homescapes family friendly?
Homescapes is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The primary concern for parents is the pervasive in-app purchase system, which frequently offers boosters, lives, and coins that can accumulate significant real-world costs if not managed.
Homescapes parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Homescapes is a popular match-3 puzzle game with a decorating theme, generally suitable for all ages due to its mild content. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Homescapes safe for kids?
We advise Homescapes from age 4 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The primary concern for parents is the pervasive in-app purchase system, which frequently offers boosters, lives, and coins that can accumulate significant real-world costs if not managed.
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