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Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location

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Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location

Reviewed: 02 May 2026

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Scott Cawthon · 2016

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

55 /100

Automated review

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location is a horror simulation game that builds memory and reaction time, but is very frightening for younger players.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 39 · R 5
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

–

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.50
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.45

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location challenges players with critical thinking, memory, and quick reactions as they navigate a dangerous animatronic-filled environment. The puzzle-solving elements require careful observation and strategic decision-making to survive each night. The game also encourages emotional regulation through managing fear and suspense.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks of Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location stem from its horror content, featuring jump scares and a consistently tense atmosphere that can be highly frightening for younger or more sensitive players. The narrative includes themes of implied violence and disturbing scenarios, which could be unsettling. The game's design, focusing on jump scares and a sense of helplessness, might contribute to anxiety or fear in some individuals.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
1.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location a rating of 55/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location?

The primary risks of Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location stem from its horror content, featuring jump scares and a consistently tense atmosphere that can be highly frightening for younger or more sensitive players. The narrative includes themes of implied violence and disturbing scenarios, which could be unsettling. The game's design, focusing on jump scares and a sense of helplessness, might