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Are you looking for a child-friendly game because you’re still young yourself, or because you want to buy a present for your own child or your favourite nephew or niece? Below, in no particular order, you’ll find the best games for children on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
For every football fan who games, young and old, EA Sports FC 26 is a must-have. Choose your favourite team from more than 750 clubs and national teams available or build your own squad with Football Ultimate Team. You can play EA Sports FC 26 together offline on the sofa, or online with friends from all over 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 – that’s when the monsters come to attack you. You break blocks to find resources, which you can transform at a crafting table into new blocks to build with or stronger tools so you can explore new areas. Play solo, go into Survival mode or take a creative approach and make your own creations. Or play together with friends and build a world that belongs to all of you.
Mario Kart zorgt al jaren voor plezier tijdens feestjes, met vrienden of gewoon met het gezin. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is de laatste versie die voor de Nintendo Switch is verschenen. Kies uit een van de vele banen en race in steden, op ijs en in het water. Of durf jij het regenboogcircuit aan?
Heb je een Nintendo Switch 2, dan is Mario Kart World de nieuwste Mario Kart-game. Hierin geniet je voor het eerst in een open wereld waarin je kunt racen. Zoek je een racegame voor oudere kinderen? Ga dan voor Forza, Gran Turismo of Need for Speed.
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A you embark on a new adventure in Lumiose City, a Paris-like city full of shops, cafés and wild zones where you can catch your favourite Pokémon. Night-time is all about the Z-A Royale tournament, where you win as many battles as possible so you can climb to rank A. Mega Evolutions are back, and there’s a new battle system: instead of taking turns to attack, you must give instructions on the fly to attack or dodge. If you love Pokémon, this game is a must!
Disney Dreamlight Valley is a cosy game in which you decorate your valley exactly the way you want. Complete quests to unlock new Disney characters, battle The Forgetting and collect furniture and clothing. Go fishing with Goofy, celebrate the holidays with Jack Skellington and decorate your boutique with Daisy Duck. Or help Remy from Ratatouille run a restaurant. Make sure you strengthen your friendships with your Disney pals, as this unlocks more quests, items and characters.
If you have a Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Odyssey is one of the best games you can play. In this 3D platformer you travel through colourful worlds with Mario and Cappy, Mario’s flying cap. The goal is to collect moons for your ship, the Odyssey. And of course you have a big mission: rescuing Princess Peach, who has been kidnapped by Bowser and is already planning the wedding.
Sonic has been a familiar face in the gaming world for years, and in Sonic Frontiers you can enjoy an open world, unlike the classic 2D Sonic games. Solve puzzles, defeat enemies and collect rings and the Chaos Emeralds on the Starfall Islands, so you can then take on Dr. Eggman and Sage. And all of that with the tremendous speed you expect from Sonic.
Fancy a dance? Whether you want to improve your dance moves or learn to dance from scratch: with Just Dance 2026 you’ll be on your feet in no time. Just Dance 2026 includes 40 songs, including tracks by Madonna, Bruno Mars and Dua Lipa. With Just Dance+ you get access to over 100 songs to dance to, either solo or locally with up to 6 people.
ASTRO BOT is made exclusively for PlayStation 5 and makes optimal use of all the PS5 controller’s features. As the cute yet cool ASTRO BOT, you must rescue your crew after your ship is stranded. Visit 50 planets with unique themes and make use of the special powers of the forms ASTRO ROBOT can transform into. What makes this game extra fun is that you can encounter 150 iconic PlayStation heroes during your adventure.
LEGO games are loved by gamers of all ages. Play through the stories of your favourite series with the humour you can expect from LEGO. Explore Hogwarts in LEGO Harry Potter, be the hero in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes and get to work with a LEGO lightsaber in LEGO Star Wars. Or go for the classic LEGO City Undercover, in which you catch criminals as a police officer. The most recent LEGO game is LEGO Party!, a party game with countless mini-games, similar to Super Mario Party Jamboree.
What the best game for children is depends greatly on personal preference. When choosing, pay close attention to which platforms the game supports, so you always have the right match. Pokémon and Mario games are always a hit if you own a Nintendo Switch, EA Sports FC 26 is always near the top for football lovers, and Disney, Sonic and LEGO games are favourites for most. Just Dance 2026 is the game for a dance lover, and if you prefer building and adventure, Minecraft is the game for you. If you have a PlayStation 5, ASTRO BOT is a must for your collection.
