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Are you looking for a game suitable for children, either because you’re still young yourself or because you want to buy a gift for your child, nephew or niece? Below you’ll find, in no particular order, an overview of the best children’s games for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
For every football fan who loves gaming, young or old, EA Sports FC 26 is a real must-play. Choose your favourite team from over 750 clubs and national teams or build your own dream squad in Football Ultimate Team. You can play EA Sports FC 26 together offline on the sofa, as well as online with friends around the world.
In Minecraft, you build your own world exactly the way you want it. Explore new areas, gather materials and build a house before night falls, because that’s when the monsters come out. You break blocks to collect resources, which you can craft at a workbench into new blocks or more powerful tools, allowing you to explore even further. Play solo in Survival mode, take a creative approach and make your own designs, or play with friends and work together on a shared world.
Mario Kart has been bringing fun to parties for years, whether with friends or cosy family play. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most recent version for the Nintendo Switch. Choose from a bunch of tracks and race through cities, across ice or even underwater. Will you dare to take on Rainbow Road?
If you have a Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World is the latest game in the series. It lets you experience an open world for the first time, where you can race freely. Looking for a racing game for slightly older children? Then Forza, Gran Turismo or Need for Speed are good choices.
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you set off on a new adventure in Lumiose City, a place reminiscent of Paris, with cosy cafés, shops and wild zones where you can catch your favourite Pokémon. At night, it’s all about the Z-A Royale tournament, where you win as many battles as possible to climb to rank A. Mega Evolutions make their return, and there’s a revamped battle system: instead of taking turns, you issue commands instantly to attack or dodge. A must-have if you’re a Pokémon fan!
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a cosy game in which you can design your valley exactly the way you like it. Complete quests to unlock new Disney characters, fight against The Forgetting and collect furniture and outfits. You can go fishing with Goofy, celebrate the holidays with Jack Skellington or decorate your boutique with Daisy Duck. Or help Remy from Ratatouille run his restaurant. Strengthen your friendships with your Disney pals, as this will unlock more and more quests, items and characters.
If you have a Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Odyssey is one of the most enjoyable adventure games you can play. In this 3D platformer, you journey with Mario and Cappy, his flying cap, through colourful worlds. You collect moons to get your ship, the Odyssey, up and running again. And of course, there’s a big mission waiting: Princess Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser, who’s already preparing for a wedding. It’s up to you to rescue the princess!
Sonic has been a gaming icon for years, and in Sonic Frontiers you explore an open world that breaks with the classic 2D style of the past. Solve puzzles, defeat enemies and collect rings and Chaos Emeralds on the Starfall Islands before ultimately facing Dr Eggman and Sage. All at the lightning-fast speed you expect from Sonic.
Fancy a dance? Whether you want to sharpen your moves or you’re just starting out, Just Dance 2026 brings the party home. The game includes 40 tracks, featuring hits from the likes of Madonna, Bruno Mars and Dua Lipa. With Just Dance+ you also get access to over 100 extra songs, which you can dance to solo or locally with up to six players.
ASTRO BOT is developed exclusively for PlayStation 5 and makes full use of all the PS5 controller’s features. As the cute but tough ASTRO BOT, you free your crew after your ship is stranded. Explore 50 planets, each with a unique theme, and use the special powers of the forms ASTRO BOT can transform into. What makes this game extra fun is that you can encounter 150 iconic PlayStation heroes during your adventure.
Bluey is one of the most popular children’s shows at the moment. The cheerful animated series follows the imaginative dog Bluey and her family, and in the games, you step directly into their world. In Bluey: The Videogame, you play through a new story across 4 different adventures, explore familiar locations such as Bluey’s house and the playground, and relive games from the series while collecting outfits and playing with friends in local multiplayer.
In Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen, you end up in Bluey’s drawn world, where Bandit has stolen the Golden Pen, and through playful puzzles, hidden treasures and missions, you guide Bluey back to her lost pen. Both games are light-hearted and capture all the charm of the Bluey show, making them very suitable for the youngest gamers.
In Hello Kitty Island Adventure, you join Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll and other Sanrio friends on an adventure to breathe new life into an abandoned island. You discover colourful areas, help characters with their quests, build friendships and spruce up cabins so new visitors can arrive. Along the way, you solve puzzles, collect materials for cooking and crafting, and design your own part of the island exactly as you like it. Island Adventure offers a mix of exploration, a storyline to follow and creative building, meaning both younger and older Sanrio fans are immediately drawn into the gameplay loop of this cosy game.
PAW Patrol is a popular children’s series and game franchise about Ryder and his team of rescue pups, who have been winning over young fans for years. There are several PAW Patrol games, including PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship, PAW Patrol Grand Prix and PAW Patrol World. In these games, you complete simple missions, rescue residents in need, explore colourful locations from the series and earn rewards by carrying out all sorts of tasks. Depending on the game, you race on vibrant tracks, roam an open world or make your way through different levels, but you always work together with the pups to bring the adventure to a successful end. That way, every PAW Patrol fan immediately feels like part of the hero team from the TV show.
LEGO games are popular with players of all ages. Relive the stories of your favourite movies and series, but with that classic LEGO humour. Explore Hogwarts in LEGO Harry Potter, save the world as a superhero in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, or swing your lightsaber in LEGO Star Wars. Prefer something more classic? In LEGO City Undercover you play a cop chasing down crooks. The latest LEGO game is LEGO Party!, a party game packed with mini games that’s reminiscent of Super Mario Party Jamboree.
Which game is best for children depends on their personal preferences. When choosing, pay particular attention to which platform the game is suitable for, so you always find the right match. Pokémon and Mario games remain great choices on Nintendo Switch, while EA Sports FC 26 is a top pick for football fans. Disney, Sonic and LEGO games are favourites with many players. If dancing is more your thing, Just Dance 2026 is highly recommended. If you prefer building and love going on adventures, then Minecraft is the game for you. And if you have a PlayStation 5, ASTRO BOT is a must-have for your collection. Is your child a fan of Bluey or the PAW Patrol pups? Then go for a game featuring their favourite cartoon characters in the leading role!
