eSAFETY GUIDE

Episode

13+
minimum age according to Episode.
13+ minimum age according to Episode.

*Google Play has rated Episode [M] for mature.

What is Episode?

Episode is a mobile game where you tap through interactive stories and make choices about what happens next. You can choose from a range of content including romance, heartbreak, mystery and drama-themed stories, stories based on television shows or films, or original storylines starring real celebrities. Many stories include references to sex and other adult themes.

The game also uses crowd-sourced content, where you can write and submit your own ‘Episodes’. Because many stories are written by other users, themes and language can vary widely.

Episode uses an in-game currency called gems. Gems can be purchased with real money or earned through gameplay. When playing through the interactive stories, some choices require gems to unlock. These are often framed as the more positive or desirable options, while the free choices may limit how the story progresses.

Website: episodeinteractive.com/
Apps: Android app, Amazon App Store, Apple iOS app 

How do people use Episode?

Learn more about the risks and benefits associated with mobile storytelling games like Episode.

Episode is used for: gaming, in-app purchasing, messaging/online chat and screen capture.

How can you report inappropriate content, cyberbullying or harassment?

These links are provided by Episode:

  • Be kind to each other
    Learn about Episode’s zero tolerance policy for cyberbullying, harassment and negative or violent content.
  • Submit a request
    Submit a request or complaint to the developers of Episode.

How can you protect your personal information and safety?

These links are provided by Episode:

  • Privacy Policy
    Learn how Episode collects, stores and shares information about you.
  • Respecting Privacy and Safety
    Learn about protecting the privacy and safety of yourself and others while playing Episode.
  • Safety Concerns
    Get help for yourself or another player if you are concerned about suicide, eating disorders or cyberbullying.

Key links

This link is provided by Episode:

  • Content Guidelines
    Learn about objectionable or offensive content and copyright infringement in Episode.

Social media changes

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms are not allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.

Find out more at eSafety’s social media age restrictions hub.

About The eSafety Guide

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews, endorsements or assessments against any legislative definition by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.