Should They Play?The parents' guide to apps and games

How we decided on Among Us

Yes, if chat is limited to ready-made messages. For ages 10 to 12 on a child account, where they can only send ready-made messages unless you allow typing.

No, if they can type to strangers. From 13, children can turn on typing to strangers themselves, and we couldn't find a way for parents to stop it.

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Safety checks: ready-made messages

Among Us (ready-made messages) passes all 7 safety checks. We apply the same strict rules to every app and game.

How it's locked: Players under 13 are put in Quick Chat, and only a parent can give permission for free chat, through Innersloth’s parent consent process. Rule 9Source

  1. Could we confirm every fact?

    Yes

    Every fact below links to its source. Rule 1

  2. Is your child old enough for the official ratings?

    Yes

    Rated 10+ by ESRB (US) and Common Sense Media. Our minimum age is 10. Rule 2

  3. Can you stop strangers contacting your child?

    Yes

    In Quick Chat, children can only send fixed phrases and can’t share personal information. Only a parent can allow free chat. Rule 3Source

  4. Is every risk under control once settings are on?

    Yes

    No risk stays high once every control is on. Rule 4

  5. Is its child-safety record clear?

    Yes

    We searched for regulator, government and court action over child safety against Innersloth in October 2026 and found none. Rule 5

  6. Can you stop all spending?

    Yes

    Purchases go through Apple, Google or console stores, which let parents require approval for every purchase. Apple’s Ask to Buy is one example. Rule 6Source

  7. Is everything checked before children see it?

    Yes

    Players can’t publish their own maps or games. The App Store flags chat, but not user-generated content. Rule 7Source

Safety checks: free typing

Among Us (free typing) fails 2 of our 7 safety checks. We apply the same strict rules to every app and game.

  1. Could we confirm every fact?

    No

    We couldn’t confirm 1 fact below, so it counts as a no. Rule 1

  2. Is your child old enough for the official ratings?

    Only from 10

    Rated 10+ by ESRB (US) and Common Sense Media. Rule 2

  3. Can you stop strangers contacting your child?

    Not confirmed

    Players aged 13 and over can switch between free chat and Quick Chat themselves. We couldn’t find a way for parents to lock it for teenagers. Rule 3Source

  4. Is every risk under control once settings are on?

    Yes

    No risk stays high once every control is on. Rule 4

  5. Is its child-safety record clear?

    Yes

    We searched for regulator, government and court action over child safety against Innersloth in October 2026 and found none. Rule 5

  6. Can you stop all spending?

    Yes

    Purchases go through Apple, Google or console stores, which let parents require approval for every purchase. Apple’s Ask to Buy is one example. Rule 6Source

  7. Is everything checked before children see it?

    Yes

    Players can’t publish their own maps or games. The App Store flags chat, but not user-generated content. Rule 7Source

Official age ratings

Rating boards judge the content, not what other players say or do online. We never go below the highest.

WhoRatingWhy
ESRB (US)E10+Fantasy Violence and Mild Blood. Users Interact. In-Game Purchases.
Google Play (UK, PEGI)PEGI 7PEGI rates the game itself, not what other players type in chat.
Apple App Store9+Flags infrequent cartoon violence, horror and weapons, plus messaging and chat. Has in-app purchases.
Common Sense Media10+Cartoon killings, and unmoderated chat and player names that can be offensive. Recommends Quick Chat for younger players.