Best PS4 Games for Kids of 2023

For the smallest player, we recommend “Little Big Planet 3” — it’s the perfect combo of fun and challenges without being impossible. In this version, which is suitable for any age, the player gets to control Sackboy and some of his new friends.

Throughout the game, your child can collect quirky costumes to express some individuality. Alongside Sackboy, the player can travel through the digital “Little Big Planet,” climbing and jumping. It’s a creative and vibrant world, excellent for young players.

Another feature in the game is the customization tools, allowing the player to create their own unique version of the world.

Let your teen enter Spider-Man’s world in this PS4 game from Marvel. In the game, your child gets to play the role of the famous wall-crawler, helping him fight the bad guys.

The game is the first within the Spider-Man universe to feature environmental interactions. It revolves around an action-packed storyline, taking your teen and the superhero through the streets of New York City in parkour style. Your teen gets to steer Peter Parker around the city, trying to balance his private life with the superhero inside.

On the way, they’ll be doing incredible acrobatics, slinging Spidey webs, and your teen gets to control it all. The game offers an authentic experience with outstanding graphics, displaying New York City in a digital world, as seen through Marvel.

Hop into the world of Minecraft with your kiddo, and explore a digital atmosphere like no other. The Minecraft version for PS4 offers a larger world with incredible graphics.

The game is suitable for children aged 10 and up. In it, they get to create their own Minecraft world by building, exploring, and conquering.

Keep in mind that this is the version for PS4. Your child can play offline and online. When connected, they can enter other Minecraft worlds.

With more than one controller, you can play along with them, helping to build their universe. It sparks imagination and provides hours of fun — you might even play a bit yourself after your kid’s bedtime. That can be our little secret.

Take a step into the magical academy of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft. Everything is reimagined in a Lego universe, bringing charm and humor to the school of witches and warlocks.

Your child gets to follow the three main characters of Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they return to school. This is a bundle of two games — years one to four and five to seven. The embarked adventure, through their years as Hogwarts students, spans the two games.

During the game, your child gets to follow the trio in their magical world, solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles. It begins in the dining hall at Hogwarts, where they first meet — it then continues in accordance with the books. It’s perfect for Harry Potter fans aged 10 years and up.

If you and your child are “Star Wars” fans, then you’ll love the story retold through Lego characters. The game revolves around “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” with a unique Lego touch. It’s suitable for children 10 years and up.

Once again, Lego puts a fun and witty spin on a popular movie, making it more kid-friendly.

The game consists of exclusive story levels never played before. The player becomes one of their favorite characters and blasts off into the universe. Along the way, they get to experience various vehicles and places.

Join The Incredibles through this game from Lego, filled with fun adventures and great experiences. It will take your child through the two movies, encountering some of their favorite scenes.

The game features super graphics combined with Lego’s signature humor, making it extra fun. The player has to take the role of the characters as they battle crime and balance it with family life. It’s thrilling and full of adventure.

Your child can partner with you, another family member, or a friend to create a dream team. This game is recommended for everyone over 10 years of age.

“Rayman Legends” is a game the whole family can join in. Up to four people can play at once.

In the story, you get to step into the Glade of Dreams, which occurs during a 100-year sleep. It’s filled with child-friendly nightmarish legends such as dragons, sea monsters, giant toads, and evil Luchadores.

The dream will take you through an enchanted forest to unravel a mystery to save the Teensies. It plays out through a series of paintings, each telling a story that takes place in a mythical world.

“Rayman Legends” is suitable for children aged 10 and up. Your child can play online or offline. When playing online, there will be various challenges your child has to conquer.

For adventure-loving kids, “Spyro Reignited Trilogy” is more than fitting. The bundle comprises three games.

In game one, Spyro encounters Gnasty Gnorc and has to rescue his friends and recover stolen treasure.

In the second game, “Riptor’s Rage,” your child gets to defeat the villain and his minions. Spyro has to fight his way through by spitting fire and head-bashing. The third game, “Year of the Dragon,” sees Spyro trying to save the stolen dragon eggs.

It’s a fun collection filled with lots of challenges. Your child will travel through magical realms, meet various personalities, and experience the adventures of Spyro.

Please note that games two and three aren’t included in disc form. Instead, they’re accessible through a digital download. This trilogy is best for those 10 years and older.

Does your tween love race cars and soccer? Then this extensive battle-car game will suit them.

It’s a comprehensive game with over 100 billion combinations to try. The player can compete online against or with three other players in a split-screen mode. They can unlock plenty of vehicles, items, decals, and designs, for a customized look.

Since this is a collector’s edition, it includes previously released packages. These are DLC Packs: Supersonic Fury, Chaos Run, and Revenge of the Battle-Cars. Your child also gets access to four extra Battle Cars. The game itself is suitable for all ages.

Enter the Kingdom Hearts alongside Goofy, Donald, and Sora.

The Disney universe is under invasion, and your child is the only one who can stop it. The game involves nine epic experiences the player has to conquer. “Kingdom Hearts” isn’t the newest game, but if it’s your child’s first time playing, they’ll have lots of fun.

They’ll get to visit all their favorite Disney characters in this fantasy world. It’s suitable for kids aged 10 and up.

How do you make zombies child-friendly? You mix them with superhero plants. In “Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2,” your child gets to fight the undead in a hilarious setting played out in the suburbs.

The game can support up to four players at once, and it’s recommended for children aged 7 and up. In this version, there are more characters and plants to choose from. There are also seven lawn-inspired modes, with 12 maps in total, for hours of fun.

Your child can also play online with people from around the world. “Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2” is fun but also a little addictive.

Based on the 2017 movie “Cars 3,” this game takes your child right into the action. If your kiddo loves the “Cars” franchise, then they’ll cherish this game.

The player has to train to advance their abilities. This will enable them to do two-wheel driving and barrel rolls, among others.

There are six different modes in the game — race, battle race, stunt showcase, takedown, best lap challenge, and playground.

Playground mode gives the range to perform stunts, compete, or simply cruise around the “Cars 3” world.

Once your child has completed their training, they can compete against friends or family. Anyone aged 10 and up can join in.

Get into the driver’s seat with “Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled.” It’s a new take on the original “Crash Team Racing” for PS4.

The updated game is packed with levels and adventures. Drive around with the furry characters, and as your child progresses, they will unlock more content and figures.

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is best for children aged 10 and above. They can race online or offline. However, there’s a lot of content to download, so an internet connection is required.

There are several action-packed levels to conquer and opponents to defeat. The various karts players can choose from allow for customization.

Get your tickets, and immerse yourself and the whole family in  “Carnival Games.” It’s like the country fair and includes 20 mini-games suitable for everyone in the family aged 10 or above.

It’s fun, challenging, and capable of supporting up to four players at once. Every player can advance at their own speed, or you can play against each other for more competitive action.

Each player can win tickets throughout the game, which you can choose to keep or trade for outfits and characters. There’s plenty of fun to be had, but you’ll need a controller for each player.

If your child enjoys playing board games on family nights, then they’ll never want to put this disc down. It takes you into a 3D world of the popular Hasbro games, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, and Risk. Every inch of each board comes to life, putting a fun spin on them.

The games can be played online and offline. In online mode, players can compete against others from around the world. In offline mode, you play against family and friends.

Anyone aged 10 and up can play the games. The age restriction is for the age a child can comprehend the rules rather than any censorship. So if you have a child who easily grasps rules, they may be able to play this before the age of 10.