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Is SMITE safe for your child?
Age guide
13+
We advise SMITE from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for this age group due to its complex strategic gameplay, competitive online environment, and themes of mythological combat.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range may find SMITE's action-oriented combat appealing, but the strategic depth, team coordination, and exposure to online chat with strangers make it challenging and potentially overwhelming.
- 13-15
- Teenagers are generally the target audience for SMITE, engaging with its competitive gameplay, diverse roster of gods, and the social aspect of playing with friends, though they may encounter toxic language in public voice or text chat.
- 16+
- Older teens can fully engage with SMITE's strategic nuances, participate in ranked play, and navigate the online community, understanding how to manage communication settings and report negative interactions.
SMITE is a free-to-play third-person multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where players control gods, goddesses, and mythological figures. Teams battle to destroy the opposing team's Titan.
- Age guide
- 13+
- Overall risk
- 8/10
- Violence
- 6/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 8/10
- Stranger contact
- 8/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 7/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
SMITE is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where players control mythological gods in a 5v5 combat setting. Its competitive nature, in-game purchases for cosmetic items, and unmoderated voice and text chat with strangers are key considerations for parents. Managing communication settings and discussing online conduct are crucial for a safer experience.
What to do about SMITE
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 SMITE is 13+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact SMITE setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about SMITE without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in SMITE that mean it is time to step in.
SMITE age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is SMITE?
Parentwise puts SMITE at 13+. We advise SMITE from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 8/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play SMITE?
Not by default: we advise SMITE from 13+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range may find SMITE's action-oriented combat appealing, but the strategic depth, team coordination, and exposure to online chat with strangers make it challenging and potentially overwhelming.
Can a 12 year old play SMITE?
Not by default: we advise SMITE from 13+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range may find SMITE's action-oriented combat appealing, but the strategic depth, team coordination, and exposure to online chat with strangers make it challenging and potentially overwhelming.
Can a 13 year old play SMITE?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for SMITE (13+). Teenagers are generally the target audience for SMITE, engaging with its competitive gameplay, diverse roster of gods, and the social aspect of playing with friends, though they may encounter toxic language in public voice or text chat.
Is SMITE appropriate for kids?
SMITE is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where players control mythological gods in a 5v5 combat setting. Parentwise rates SMITE overall as high risk (8/10), with stranger contact at 8/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is SMITE family friendly?
SMITE is one of the higher-risk titles we rate, so treat it as supervised rather than family viewing. Its competitive nature, in-game purchases for cosmetic items, and unmoderated voice and text chat with strangers are key considerations for parents.
SMITE parents guide: what should a parent know first?
SMITE is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game where players control mythological gods in a 5v5 combat setting. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (8/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is SMITE safe for kids?
We advise SMITE from age 13 and up. Overall risk 8/10 (high risk). Its competitive nature, in-game purchases for cosmetic items, and unmoderated voice and text chat with strangers are key considerations for parents.
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