Game · Medium risk
Is Phasmophobia safe for your child?
Age guide
16+
We advise Phasmophobia from age 16 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- Phasmophobia is not suitable for this age group due to its intense horror elements, jump scares, and mature themes of paranormal investigation.
- 9-12
- The game's psychological horror and frequent jump scares are likely too frightening for children under 13, and its cooperative gameplay requires mature communication skills.
- 13-15
- Teens in this age range might enjoy the cooperative ghost hunting and puzzle-solving, but should be prepared for significant scares and potentially disturbing visual and auditory content.
- 16+
- Players aged 16 and above can fully engage with the game's immersive horror, strategic teamwork, and detailed ghost mechanics, often using the in-game voice chat for communication.
Phasmophobia is a 4-player online co-op psychological horror game where players take on the role of ghost hunters investigating haunted locations. Players use various ghost-hunting equipment to gather evidence and identify the type of ghost.
- Age guide
- 16+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 5/10
- Stranger contact
- 6/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 5/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Phasmophobia is a cooperative horror game focused on ghost investigation, featuring intense jump scares and psychological tension. Its proximity voice chat in public lobbies can expose players to unmoderated interactions. The game's mature themes and frightening content make it best suited for older teenagers and adults.
What to do about Phasmophobia
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 Phasmophobia is 16+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Phasmophobia setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Phasmophobia without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Phasmophobia that mean it is time to step in.
Phasmophobia age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Phasmophobia?
Parentwise puts Phasmophobia at 16+. We advise Phasmophobia from age 16 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 5/10, stranger contact 6/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old play Phasmophobia?
Not by default: we advise Phasmophobia from 16+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The game's psychological horror and frequent jump scares are likely too frightening for children under 13, and its cooperative gameplay requires mature communication skills.
Can a 12 year old play Phasmophobia?
Not by default: we advise Phasmophobia from 16+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. The game's psychological horror and frequent jump scares are likely too frightening for children under 13, and its cooperative gameplay requires mature communication skills.
Can a 13 year old play Phasmophobia?
Not by default: we advise Phasmophobia from 16+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teens in this age range might enjoy the cooperative ghost hunting and puzzle-solving, but should be prepared for significant scares and potentially disturbing visual and auditory content.
Is Phasmophobia appropriate for kids?
Phasmophobia is a cooperative horror game focused on ghost investigation, featuring intense jump scares and psychological tension. Parentwise rates Phasmophobia overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 6/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Phasmophobia family friendly?
Phasmophobia sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. Its proximity voice chat in public lobbies can expose players to unmoderated interactions.
Phasmophobia parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Phasmophobia is a cooperative horror game focused on ghost investigation, featuring intense jump scares and psychological tension. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (6/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Phasmophobia safe for kids?
We advise Phasmophobia from age 16 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Its proximity voice chat in public lobbies can expose players to unmoderated interactions.
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