Is Secret Neighbor appropriate for children?

# Secret Neighbor: Parent Guide Despite its "Everyone 10+" rating, this free-to-play online multiplayer game features strong horror elements and violence that may frighten younger children. The cooperative gameplay involves mysterious, scary scenarios that could be intense for sensitive players. We recommend waiting until your child is at least 12-13 before considering this title.

What age is Secret Neighbor suitable for?

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

Is Secret Neighbor safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

🔫

Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

🔞

Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

🌐

Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

💰

In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie

Released

2019

ESRB Rating

Everyone 10+

Available on

PC, Xbox One, iOS, PlayStation 4

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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