Is Phasmophobia appropriate for children?

Phasmophobia is a multiplayer horror game where players investigate haunted locations and encounter demons and supernatural threats with moderate jump scares and strong combat violence. While there's no profanity or sexual content, the scary atmosphere and violent encounters make it unsuitable for younger children. It's best suited for teens 13+ who enjoy horror games.

What age is Phasmophobia suitable for?

Our verdict for Phasmophobia is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Phasmophobia safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Moderate

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Indie

Released

2020

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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