Many parents find it difficult to find good PlayStation games for their kids. This is even more challenging because these titles need to be fun and safe.
The games listed here can be both fun and educational. There are also some you can play with your little ones for a parent-child bonding moment.
1. Fall Guys
The first game on this list is Fall Guys, which is a relatively simple but fun PlayStation 5 game that tasks players to win different stages. The primary goal of each level is to avoid environmental traps and hazards to be among the first to get to the finish line, according to Push Square.
A match will begin with up to players who will all go through the same elimination process through several stages. Only one player can claim victory. This gives different costumes to customize your character.
2. Overcooked: All You Can Eat
Kids who love cooking will enjoy this game. It lets them play with friends or family members to prepare dishes for customers.
The game's premise is relatively simple. But it features fast-paced gameplay that can challenge even older gamers. The good news is that Overcooked: All You Can Eat has simple controls that are easy to learn.
3. Sackboy: A Big Adventure
This title is an amazing platforming game. It challenges kids' puzzle-solving skills.
They can also explore a beautiful world. Another benefit of this game is that it features memorable soundtracks that make the gaming experience better.
4. Lil Gator Game
Lil Gator Game features a cute adventure that feels like it was thought of by a child and then brought to life by video game developers. This is actually a good thing as the game was made to be enjoyed by young gamers without making them think too much about what they're doing.
The game has a simple premise that was executed brilliantly as it lets your kids explore to their heart's content and get back to the campaign when they want to.
5. Disney Dreamlight Valley
If your child is a fan of Disney and its various intellectual properties, then Disney Dreamlight Valley will probably be a good choice for a PlayStation 5 game. This title is a cozy life sim that features adventure and role-playing mechanics, Game Rant said.
You can befriend and occasionally interact with popular characters such as Belle from Beauty and the Beast and Mickey Mouse. There are also a variety of mini-games that your kids can play to enjoy themselves.
6. Moving Out 2
Another PlayStation 5 game that does not force you to overthink about what your next goal should be is Moving Out 2. The objective here is simple, you just move out all of the furniture inside a home and place them inside a cargo truck to finish a level.
This wonky physics-based party game is a sequel that tries to shake things up by reworking its settings and making some levels much more challenging. Fortunately, this has been received quite positively among the community.
7. Bish Bash Bots
This PlayStation 5 title is a tower defense game that features beautiful visuals and a generally kid-friendly feel. The intense action that each level contains can keep children engaged for longer compared to other games on this list.
In each stage, your child will have to carefully place their towers around the map so that they can eliminate the seemingly endless wave of bots that try to get to the other side. The game starts off relatively easy but later stages challenge your child to think more about strategy.
8. Justice League: Cosmic Chaos
If your kids are fans of superheroes, and what child isn't?, then Justice League: Cosmic Chaos may just fill that role of a PlayStation 5 game they will enjoy. This title lets your child play as either Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman.
They will go on a relatively light-hearted action adventure in order to try and stop the prankster, known as Mr. Mxyzptlk. The game has simple combat mechanics but also showcases DC Comics references, according to Insider Gaming.
9. Just Dance 2024 Edition
If your children prefer to be a little bit more physically active, then Just Dance 2024 Edition can help them get that exercise while also tuning out to some amazing music. This entry in the franchise includes a lot of the more recent hits that kids will most likely be familiar with.
There is also the smartphone Just Dance app that will keep track of your children's accuracy as they hold it in their hands when they dance. You can also join and vibe with your kids to enjoy countless music tracks.
10. Astro Bot
Last but definitely not least is the recently released Astro Bot for PlayStation 5 which is a full-blown 3D platformer of the adorable little robot. This game lets kids explore and solve a variety of platforming puzzles that are both fun and educational.
Astro Bot also features a variety of different intellectual properties that have been incorporated into the game in the form of Special Bots that your children can collect. Another good thing about this game is that the visuals look amazing.
