Raising Hello Neighbor age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Hello Neighbor age rating: the ESRB rates Hello Neighbor and Hello Neighbor 2 E10+ (everyone 10 and older) for mild violence, and Common Sense Media lists 10+. PEGI rates the original 7, with pictures or sounds likely to scare young children, and rates Hello Neighbor 2 12 for a child kidnapping scene. Apple's App Store rates the mobile version 9+. The ESRB lists no interactive elements for either game; the mobile version sells the full game for $14.99.
Hello Neighbor at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: E10+; PEGI 12 (Hello Neighbor 2) - –Contact with other players or strangers
ESRB: no interactive elements - ✓Purchases with real money
Mobile: full game $14.99, energy $0.99 - –Paid random items
None found - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
Apple: horror/fear themes; PEGI: scary - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
None found
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | Stealth horror game by tinyBuild: sneak into a neighbor's house without getting caught |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | E10+ (everyone 10 and older) — Mild Violence; Hello Neighbor 2 also E10+ source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 7 (PC); Hello Neighbor 2 and Hide & Seek: 12 source |
| App Store (iOS) | 9+ — infrequent cartoon or fantasy violence, horror/fear themes source |
| Google Play | Everyone 10+ — Mild Violence; ads, digital purchases |
| Common Sense Media | 10+ |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Hello Neighbor?
Short answer: A stealth horror game in which a kid sneaks into a neighbor's house without getting caught.
It's made by tinyBuild. The original came out on PC in 2017 and on iPhone in 2018. Hide & Seek (2018) is a prequel, Secret Neighbor is an online multiplayer spin-off, and Hello Neighbor 2 came out in December 2022.
Hello Neighbor age rating: what's in it
Short answer: E10+ in the US; PEGI 7 for the original and 12 for the sequel.
- ESRB: Hello Neighbor and Hello Neighbor 2 E10+, Mild Violence, no interactive elements; Hide & Seek T.
- PEGI: Hello Neighbor 7; Hello Neighbor 2 and Hide & Seek 12.
- Apple: 9+, horror/fear themes.
- Google Play: Everyone 10+.
- Common Sense Media: 10+.
The ESRB describes a boy hiding from attacking mannequins, a boy held captive, and screaming and crashing sounds; in Hello Neighbor 2, a child is kidnapped and dragged into an adult's home.
Why young kids know Hello Neighbor
The mobile game is free to download. There's also an animated series, Hello Neighbor: Welcome to Raven Brooks, free on YouTube; PocketGamer.biz reported that its 2020 pilot got 11 million views in its first week. The developers have said it's not a kids' show.
The habit kids may copy: sneaking in
The whole game is going where you're not allowed and not getting caught.
Try tonight: ride the scary wave
If a game or video scared your child, draw a wave together: "The scary feeling goes up, up, up... and then down." Breathe slowly until you reach the bottom. In our program, this is the lesson "The Wave": big feelings rise, peak, and pass.
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FAQ
What age is Hello Neighbor for?
The ESRB rates it E10+, Common Sense Media lists 10+, PEGI rates it 7, and Apple rates the mobile version 9+.
What is Hello Neighbor 2 rated?
ESRB E10+ for mild violence; PEGI 12, for a scene in which a child is kidnapped.
Is Hello Neighbor scary?
PEGI says it has pictures or sounds likely to be scary to young children; Apple lists horror/fear themes.
Is Hello Neighbor online?
The ESRB lists no interactive elements for Hello Neighbor and Hello Neighbor 2; Secret Neighbor is the online multiplayer spin-off.
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