Raising Lethal Company age rating: what parents should know
Lethal Company age rating: the game has no ESRB or PEGI rating; it's sold only on Steam for PC, where the developer's content note says characters can die in various ways, some involving dismemberment or decapitation. Common Sense Media lists it for 14 and up, citing scary attacks in the dark and blood and gore that can't be turned off. Up to four players work together online, and players may hear other people's voices.
Lethal Company at a glance
- –Official rating above age 7
No ESRB or PEGI rating found - ✓Contact with other players or strangers
Online co-op with up to 4 players - –Purchases with real money
Paid game; no in-game purchases listed - –Paid random items
None found - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
Steam note: dismemberment, decapitation - –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 | Co-op horror game for PC by solo developer Zeekerss, on Steam in Early Access |
|---|---|
| ESRB / PEGI | Not rated: no listing in either database as of October 2026 |
| Steam content note | Developer: characters can die, some by dismemberment or decapitation; reckless use of fictional drugs source |
| Common Sense Media | 14+ — scary monsters in the dark; blood and gore that can't be turned off |
| Cost | $9.99 on Steam |
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 Lethal Company?
Short answer: A co-op horror game in which players collect scrap on abandoned moons while avoiding monsters.
It's made by a solo developer, Zeekerss, and has been on Steam in Early Access since October 23, 2023, for $9.99. Up to four players team up online, guiding each other and trying not to leave anyone behind.
Lethal Company age rating: what's in it
Short answer: No official rating; Common Sense Media says 14+.
- ESRB and PEGI: no listing in either database as of October 2026.
- Steam: the developer's note says characters can die through various means, some involving dismemberment or decapitation, and can use fictional medical drugs recklessly.
- Common Sense Media: 14+, for being attacked in the dark by aliens and monsters, and blood and gore that can't be turned off; players may hear other people's language in voice chat.
- Purchases: none in the game, per Common Sense Media.
The habit kids may copy: scaring each other
The game is about being chased in the dark, and its jump-scare clips are shared widely.
Try tonight: is it real?
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FAQ
What is Lethal Company rated?
It has no ESRB or PEGI rating. Common Sense Media lists it for 14 and up.
Is Lethal Company for kids?
Its Steam content note mentions dismemberment and decapitation, and Common Sense Media lists 14+ for scary content and gore.
Can you play Lethal Company with friends?
Yes. Up to four players can play together online.
Is Lethal Company on consoles?
We found it only on Steam for PC as of October 2026.
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