Is SCP: Secret Laboratory appropriate for children?

# SCP: Secret Laboratory - Parent Guide SCP: Secret Laboratory is a free multiplayer horror game with strong violence where players fight supernatural creatures and other online players in a research facility. The intense action and scary atmosphere make it better suited for teenagers rather than younger children. We recommend checking gameplay videos before deciding if it matches your child's maturity level.

What age is SCP: Secret Laboratory suitable for?

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

Is SCP: Secret Laboratory safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action

Released

2017

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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