The Best PS5 Games For Kids

The PlayStation 5 has a wide variety of games made for kids, offering fun and easy-to-learn experiences. These games cover many genres, including creative building, cooking, racing, and adventure. Developers use the PS5’s special features, like realistic vibrations and simple controls, to help younger players enjoy the games. With bright colors, puzzles, and teamwork, these games are great for families to play together. This list showcases the top-rated and best-designed games for kids on the PS5.

‘Paw Patrol World’ (2023)

This open-world adventure, created by 3D Clouds and published by Outright Games, lets players explore well-known locations from the popular PAW Patrol animated series. Kids can play as different pups and work together to complete missions and foil Mayor Humdinger’s mischievous schemes. The game is designed for young children, focusing on easy exploration and simple puzzles. It also includes a local co-op mode where two players can team up to find hidden items and unlock new costumes. To keep fans engaged, the game features the original voice actors from the show.

‘LEGO 2K Drive’ (2023)

This open-world racing game, created by Visual Concepts and published by 2K, lets you drive and build with LEGOs in a huge world called Bricklandia. You can race, complete missions, and meet funny characters. A key feature is the Garage, where you can build your own vehicles from over 1,000 different LEGO pieces. What’s really cool is that the vehicles automatically change to suit the environment, turning into cars, off-road vehicles, or boats as needed. You can play with friends and family either locally on a split-screen or online in competitive or cooperative modes.

‘Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville’ (2019)

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 3, created by PopCap Games and published by Electronic Arts, lets players experience the classic plant vs. zombie battle in a huge, shared online world. You can pick from 20 different character types, customizing each one to your liking, and even play as new characters like the Ninja Mushroom. The game features large areas to explore and several ways to play with others, all centered around completing objectives. It’s perfect for family game nights with a split-screen co-op mode where you can fight computer-controlled enemies or challenge other players. With its bright colors and funny style, the game is designed to be fun and engaging for younger players who enjoy action and competition.

‘Sonic Superstars’ (2023)

This new game, created by Arzest and Sonic Team and published by Sega, brings the Sonic franchise back to its original 2D style with updated 3D visuals. Players can choose to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or Amy Rose, each with their own special moves like gliding or double jumping. A new feature, Emerald Powers, gives characters unique abilities, like climbing waterfalls or making clones to fight enemies. It’s the first Sonic game to let up to four players team up locally and play through the story together. The game is fast-paced but also includes helpful checkpoints and easier difficulty settings, making it fun for players of all ages.

‘Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged’ (2023)

This racing game, created by Milestone, builds on the fun of toy car racing with a huge collection of over 130 vehicles. Players race on creative tracks set in places like backyards, mini-golf courses, and gas stations – all featuring the signature orange tracks. New moves like jumping and sideways dodging add extra skill and strategy to the fast-paced racing. A robust track builder lets players create and share their own custom courses, and the game supports local split-screen for two-player head-to-head competition on one TV.

‘Bugsnax’ (2020)

Young Horses created the quirky adventure game Bugsnax, where you explore the strange Snaktooth Island. You’ll spend your time finding, catching, and documenting over 100 different types of Bugsnax using cool traps and tools. What makes this island so unusual is that the people who live there – the Grumpuses – actually become what they eat! The game is all about building friendships and helping the Grumpuses restore their community. On PlayStation 5, the DualSense controller adds to the experience by letting you feel the Bugsnax as you catch them with unique sounds and vibrations.

‘Sackboy: A Big Adventure’ (2020)

Developed by Sumo Digital and published by Sony, ‘Sackboy: A Big Adventure’ is a colorful 3D platformer inspired by the ‘LittleBigPlanet’ series. Players control Sackboy as he embarks on a quest to save Craftworld from the villain Vex. The game is designed for cooperative play, with up to four players working together to overcome obstacles. Players can also personalize Sackboy with a huge collection of costumes. With its unique art style and levels synced to catchy music, the game offers a fun and engaging experience, especially for younger audiences.

‘Overcooked! All You Can Eat’ (2020)

This collection, created by Ghost Town Games and published by Team17, features updated versions of both ‘Overcooked!’ games, including all previously released content. Players team up to cook and serve dishes in increasingly frantic kitchens, racing against the clock. A special “Assist Mode” makes the game easier for new or younger players with more time to complete orders. It’s perfect for family fun with both local and online multiplayer options. The PlayStation 5 version looks and plays beautifully with crisp 4K resolution and a smooth 60 frames per second.

‘Kena: Bridge of Spirits’ (2021)

This action-adventure game, created by Ember Lab, tells the story of a young spirit guide trying to heal a blighted forest. Players gather and guide a team of adorable little creatures called the Rot, who help with battles and solving puzzles. The game looks beautiful, like a hand-drawn animated movie, and features smooth movement and magical powers. Though it can be tough, there are different difficulty levels to make it enjoyable for players of all ages. Exploring the world unlocks hidden items and fun hats for your Rot companions.

‘Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time’ (2020)

Developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision for PlayStation 5, this game is a new installment in the classic Crash Bandicoot series. It offers classic platforming gameplay with levels full of collectibles like crates and fruit. Players can switch between Crash and Coco, and even play as other characters like Dingodile and Tawna at certain points. The game introduces Quantum Masks, which give players special abilities like slowing time or changing gravity to help them solve challenging puzzles. A new ‘Modern’ mode lets players practice tricky parts without losing lives, making it easier for younger players to enjoy the game.

‘LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’ (2022)

Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, this game lets you experience all nine main ‘Star Wars’ films. You can freely choose to start with any of the three trilogies and explore a huge galaxy filled with dozens of planets. The game boasts over 300 playable characters, each with special skills for fighting and solving puzzles. This installment features a revamped combat system with a dynamic camera and combo attacks, while still keeping the lighthearted LEGO humor and easy-to-pick-up local co-op that fans love.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge’ (2022)

This beat ’em up game, created by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu, takes its inspiration from classic 1980s arcade games. You can play as any of the four Ninja Turtles, Splinter, April O’Neil, or Casey Jones, each with unique abilities and moves. It’s perfect for groups, supporting up to six players locally or online. The game’s retro pixel art and upbeat music capture the feel of the original cartoon, but with smooth, modern combat. A story mode with a world map lets you replay levels and tackle challenges at your own speed.

‘Spyro Reignited Trilogy’ (2018)

Activision published this collection, a complete reimagining of the original three ‘Spyro the Dragon’ games, developed by Toys for Bob. It includes over 100 levels, beautifully updated with modern graphics while staying true to the classic gameplay and level design. Players take control of Spyro, using his signature moves – gliding, fire breath, and charging – to explore vibrant worlds, save dragons, and find treasure. With easy-to-learn controls and straightforward goals, it’s a great first 3D platformer for kids. On PlayStation 5, the game benefits from faster loading and a smoother visual experience thanks to backward compatibility.

‘Minecraft’ (2024)

Mojang Studios created this special version of the popular sandbox game for PlayStation 5, working with Sony. The game lets players build anything they can imagine in a huge, ever-changing world made of blocks. Kids can play in Survival Mode, where they gather resources and fight monsters, or Creative Mode, where they have unlimited building materials. This PS5 version looks better and runs more smoothly than older versions. It also lets kids play together locally on the same screen or online with friends on different consoles and devices.

‘Astro’s Playroom’ (2020)

Developed by Team Asobi and published by Sony, this game comes with every PlayStation 5. It’s designed to show off what the DualSense controller can do, using vibrations to realistically mimic different surfaces like sand, metal, and ice. Players control Astro as he explores levels inspired by the inside of the console, including areas like the GPU and cooling system. The game is packed with nods to PlayStation’s history, with hidden collectibles and appearances from classic games and consoles. Its simple controls and forgiving gameplay make it ideal for new gamers and children.

‘Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart’ (2021)

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an action-packed adventure game created by Insomniac Games and published by Sony. It was designed to highlight the power of the PlayStation 5’s fast loading times. Players take control of both Ratchet and a new hero, Rivet, as they jump instantly between vibrant planets and dimensions. The game is full of creative weapons that take advantage of the controller’s features for unique firing effects. With a story centered around bravery and friendship, the game boasts stunning visuals comparable to animated movies. It also includes lots of options to customize the experience, including the ability to slow down the action for easier gameplay.

‘It Takes Two’ (2021)

I recently played this game, and it’s unlike anything I’ve ever experienced! It’s built for two players – you have to work together, which is really cool. The story is about a couple who get magically turned into dolls and need to team up to become human again. What’s amazing is that every level feels totally fresh because it introduces completely new ways to play – one minute you’re flying a plane, the next you’re solving puzzles with magnets or even bending time! It really forces you and your partner to talk and coordinate. I’ve seen a lot of parents playing it with their kids, and it’s perfect for that. Beyond the main story, it’s got a really touching narrative and tons of fun, competitive mini-games hidden all over the place. Seriously, it’s a blast!

‘Astro Bot’ (2024)

As a huge fan of ‘Astro’s Playroom’, I was so excited for this full sequel developed by Team Asobi and published by Sony! It’s incredible – you explore over 50 different planets across multiple galaxies, and each one has totally unique platforming challenges. They’ve added these awesome new power-ups, like a robotic bulldog that lets you dash and frog gloves for super-long-range punches. But the best part? You spend the whole game rescuing 300 little bots, and a lot of them are designed after classic characters from gaming history! Honestly, it’s just a really polished, creative, and visually charming game that anyone can enjoy.

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2026-02-06 18:17