Game · Medium risk
Is osu! safe for your child?
Age guide
8+
We advise osu! from age 8 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game's fast-paced rhythm mechanics and reliance on quick reflexes are generally too demanding for this age group, and the community chat can be unmoderated.
- 9-12
- Players can enjoy the rhythm gameplay with easier beatmaps, but parents should actively monitor chat interactions and the content of user-created beatmaps for appropriate visuals and lyrics.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can engage with the competitive aspects and a wider range of beatmaps, but should be guided on responsible online behavior in the community forums and in-game chat, which can contain mature language.
- 16+
- Older teens can navigate the game's complexities and community dynamics, understanding the self-moderation culture, but should still be mindful of personal information sharing and potential exposure to explicit user-generated content.
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osu! is a rhythm game where players click circles, slide balls, and spin spinners to the beat of a song. It's known for its high skill ceiling and vast library of user-created beatmaps.
- Age guide
- 8+
- Overall risk
- 4/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 3/10
- Stranger contact
- 4/10
- Addiction risk
- 8/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Osu! is a popular rhythm game where players tap, slide, and spin to the beat of music, primarily using user-submitted 'beatmaps.' While the core gameplay is engaging, the unmoderated nature of its in-game chat, forums, and user-generated content (beatmaps with potentially inappropriate visuals or lyrics) presents significant risks. Parents need to actively manage settings and monitor interactions to ensure a safe experience.
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- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for osu! is 8+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact osu! setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about osu! without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in osu! that mean it is time to step in.
osu! age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is osu!?
Parentwise puts osu! at 8+. We advise osu! from age 8 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 4/10 and addiction risk 8/10.
Can a 10 year old play osu!?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for osu! (8+). Players can enjoy the rhythm gameplay with easier beatmaps, but parents should actively monitor chat interactions and the content of user-created beatmaps for appropriate visuals and lyrics.
Can a 12 year old play osu!?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for osu! (8+). Players can enjoy the rhythm gameplay with easier beatmaps, but parents should actively monitor chat interactions and the content of user-created beatmaps for appropriate visuals and lyrics.
Can a 13 year old play osu!?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for osu! (8+). Teenagers can engage with the competitive aspects and a wider range of beatmaps, but should be guided on responsible online behavior in the community forums and in-game chat, which can contain mature language.
Is osu! appropriate for kids?
Osu! Parentwise rates osu! overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 4/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.
Is osu! family friendly?
osu! sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. is a popular rhythm game where players tap, slide, and spin to the beat of music, primarily using user-submitted 'beatmaps.' While the core gameplay is engaging, the unmoderated nature of its in-game chat, forums, and user-generated content (beatmaps with potentially inappropriate visuals or lyrics) presents significant risks.
osu! parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Osu! The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (4/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).
Is osu! safe for kids?
We advise osu! from age 8 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). is a popular rhythm game where players tap, slide, and spin to the beat of music, primarily using user-submitted 'beatmaps.' While the core gameplay is engaging, the unmoderated nature of its in-game chat, forums, and user-generated content (beatmaps with potentially inappropriate visuals or lyrics) presents significant risks.
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