Great PS4 games for kids & families
Our rundown of some of the best family-friendly titles playable now on PS4 — best of all, the majority support multiple players on one console.
EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20
ESRB EVERYONE: In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Players: 1-4
Average playtime: Around five minutes per match
Intensity: 3/5 - stay focused to win
The latest season of EA SPORTS'™ world-renowned series delivers all the glory of the beautiful game, letting you pick from hundreds of licensed teams from across the globe.
And if you want to try FIFA's most popular mode in a different way, FUT Friendlies lets you enjoy a more social angle of FIFA Ultimate Team. Kick back with friends or the wider FUT community in a variety of match types, including new House Rules such as Mystery Ball and King of the Hill.
Everybody's Golf
ESRB EVERYONE: Mild Suggestive Themes, Mild Language
Players: 1-2
Average playtime: Less than 30 minutes
Intensity: 2/5 - calm but competitive
Cute and colorful, Everybody's Golf is more 'pitch-and-putt' than PGA Tour, with intuitive controls and the chance to create your own goofy in-game avatars.
At the same time, it's a straightforward affair with rules that'll be familiar to anyone with even a basic grasp of the sport: club, balls, hole...join them all together in the fewest possible strokes, and do try to avoid the bunkers!
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
ESRB EVERYONE: In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Players: 1-4
Average playtime: Less than 30 minutes
Intensity: 3/5 - stay focused to win
Much as the name suggests, NBA 2K Playgrounds is developer 2K's footloose and fancy-free alternative to its cutting-edge, mainline basketball series.
Putting a fun, artistic spin on the visuals and grounding the gameplay in a more straightforward series of dribbles and slam dunks, its designed to be competitive, irreverant, and, above all else, jolly good fun.
Gang Beasts
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Fantasy Violence
Players: 1-2
Average playtime: Around 15 minutes
Intensity: 4/5 - calm but competitive
WIth a brightly-colored cavalcade of shambling characters to choose from, Gang Beasts is not your typical pay-per-view wrestling event.
Get into the ring with up to three other players and wrestle sumo-style to push one another out of the arena. It's all completely bonkers, over-the-top, and more often than not, very very funny. Best of all, the controls are so odd and unpredictable that gaming veterans and complete beginners will find themselves on unexpectedly equal footing.
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Cartoon Violence
Players: 1-2
Average playtime: From 15 minute bursts to 1 hour+ adventures
Intensity: 2.5/5 - sit back and enjoy
The sequel to the video game inspired by the movie that was inspired by the video game series... a mind-bending lineage, but a very straightforward video game!
Exactly as the title suggests, The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame is the playable partner to the blockbuster Warner Brother's movie, including hours family-friendly adventure, LEGO's daft sense of humor, and a cast of your favorite characters (alongside some new faces).
LEGO Marvel's Avengers
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
Players: 1-2
Average playtime: Less than 30 minutes
Intensity: 3/5 - suitable for younger heroes
Assemble your Avengers for an adventure based on the blockbuster movie franchise and save the world by playing as Marvel's most powerful heroes—including Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and many others (more than 100, in fact).
There's a big world to explore, and heroes are free to roam around, collecting gold bricks and studs, rescuing new characters and building as they go. Focus on the storyline and there are plenty of powers to try out and ways to team the Avengers up in battle as you visit iconic locations from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
LEGO Harry Potter Collection
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Crude Humor, Cartoon Violence
Players: 1-2
Average playtime: Hours of adventure but playable in bursts
Intensity: 2/5 - for the early stories, but gets tougher
The wizarding world of Harry Potter is a favorite with kids, families, and adults alike, and with this spellbinding PS4-remastered collection you can relive each of the much-loved books and movies.
It's all here, from Harry, Hermione, and Ron's first days at Hogwarts to the final showdown with Voldemort, brought to life with the tongue-in-cheek humor that makes these games such a joy. There are puzzles to solve, secrets to find, and lots of LEGO to build along the way, so even kids who've seen the movies countless times will find new things to keep them busy.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Comic Mischief, Mild Language, Cartoon Violence
Players: 1-2
Average playtime: 30 minutes at least
Intensity: 3/5 - just don't let them turn to the dark side
Send the rebels in your family to a galaxy far, far away with the incredible LEGO version of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and embark on an adventure to stand against the First Order.
As well as building and battling as Rey, Finn, BB-8 and Han Solo through their big-screen storylines, the addition of Blaster Battles and Multi-Build game modes adds a new dimension to the action. Here you can jump into fun-packed firefights with Stormtroopers, or create LEGO structures that can shape the path your journey in the main game.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
Players: 1
Average playtime: 10 to 30 minutes for a spin
Intensity: 4/5 - starts gentle, but ramps up quickly
Get mixed up with some marsupial mayhem with three hit games collected in one great package. Recreated with a fresh PS4 spin, Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped have never looked better.
Whether you choose to whizz around as Crash or his sister Coco, Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Collection delivers iconic characters and accessible fun that anyone can pick up and play.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
Players: 1
Average playtime: A hot-to-trot 20 to 30 minutes
Intensity: 3/5 - some of the latter levels turn up the heat
Take flight with the little purple dragon that can. Spyro's platforming adventures have become synonymous with PlayStation, so if your kids missed his fiery exploits the first time around there’s absolutely no excuse now.
Fully remastered for PS4, Spyro Reignited Trilogy gives a red-hot HD makeover to the series' three biggest adventures: Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Flying, family friendly combat and some whacky mini-games are sure to keep everyone entertained in this value packed bundle.
Ratchet and Clank
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Fantasy Violence, Animated Blood
Players: 1
Average playtime: 30 minutes for a quick blast
Intensity: 3/5 - accessible fun that's built to last
Fancy saving the galaxy as the supreme sci-fi double team? Ratchet and Clank takes the PlayStation 2 original and updates it for a modern era, making it the perfect starting point for kids looking to go on an intergalactic adventure.
Part of Ratchet and Clank's fun comes from the duo's out-of-this-world arsenal at your disposal. Rather than your average ray guns, imaginative weapons such as the dance-party-inducing Groovitron and the livestock creating Sheepinator rule the roost.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence / In-Game Purchases
Players: 1-4
Average playtime: Around three minutes per race
Intensity: 3/5 - pick up and play
Everyone's favorite bandicoot doesn't mess around when it comes to speed. So it should be no surprise that his action-packed racer is full of colorful characters, inventive tracks, and punchy power-ups.
Remastered for PS4, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled features all the game modes, characters, tracks, and arenas from the original classic, with new content and updated visuals.
Minecraft
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Fantasy Violence
Players: 1-4
Average playtime: Too many hours to count, but you can easily drop in and out
Intensity: 3/5 - depends on the difficulty setting
If you can imagine it, you can build it. Gather your family of blocky characters and start farming resources as you explore this procedurally-generated sandbox.
Just make sure you have a roof over your head when night falls and the Creepers come out to play. If you're a brave bunch, craft some weapons, and give those pesky monsters a taste of their own medicine
LittleBigPlanet 3
ESRB EVERYONE: Mild Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief, Tobacco Reference
Players: 1-4
Average playtime: 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the level
Intensity: 3/5 - sometimes tough, always fun
Join Sackboy and his cute hand-stitched friends as they explore the mysterious planet Bunkum in this delightful platform adventure.
Work together and use the lovable heroes' unique abilities to conquer any challenge thrown your way. Outside the story campaign, you're free to create your own levels to challenge your loved ones with.
Overcooked! 2
ESRB EVERYONE
Players: 1-4
Average playtime: Just 5 minutes for a quick game
Intensity: 3/5 - it gets hot in the kitchen
Things can get hectic in the kitchen. In Overcooked 2—it gets straight up chaotic. Rally the kids and defend the Onion Kingdom against a horde of undead bread (the Unbread).
Work with your kids (or against them) as you deal with everyday kitchen hazards such as fire, collapsing floors, and floating work surfaces. You'll have tons of fun and teach your young ones some important life skills. 10/10 parenting.
Tearaway Unfolded
ESRB EVERYONE: Mild Cartoon Violence
Players: 1
Average playtime: 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the level
Intensity: 3/5 - inventive use of the Dualshock 4's gyro and touchpad will delight
Help a diminutive messenger deliver an important package in this papercraft-inspired adventure from the creator of LittleBigPlanet and Dreams.
It's a journey filled with fun quests, unforgettable characters, and perilous platform action. Tearaway makes inventive use of the Dualshock 4's features for standout gameplay moments: use the lightbar as a torch, draw items on the touchpad, and more. A second player can join in the creative fun and design items with a smartphone or tablet.
Dragon Quest Builders 2
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Alcohol Reference, Suggestive Themes / Users Interact
Players: 1
Average playtime: Minutes to hours – as much as you like
Intensity: 2/5 – laying blocks is easy, defeating enemies less so
Building on the success of its predecessor, Dragon Quest Builders 2 packs even more into its massive RPG sandbox environment.
Embark on a grand adventure to defeat the evil Children of Hargon and rebuild the land they've destroyed. As a young apprentice builder, you have access to a world of materials to craft a variety of structures, providing homes for villagers while you fend off any attacking beasties with your new friend, the mysterious Malroth.
With a larger quest, a fast travel system, and the ability to explore the sea and sky, Dragon Quest Builders 2 has everything you need for a long lasting adventure.
Chimparty
ESRB EVERYONE: Comic Mischief, Mild Fantasy Violence
Players: 2-4
Average playtime: 10 minutes for a quick round
Intensity: 1/5 - it's built to be as accessible as possible
PlayLink's hilarious multiplayer game packs in 18 party modes, and has a simple one-button interface making it a perfect introduction to gaming.
Its short, score-based rounds allow for quick games that are a perfect fit for activity-filled evenings or days. Download the free app onto your smartphone to control your chosen simian and get swinging!
Uno
ESRB EVERYONE
Players: 1-4
Average playtime: A quick game takes less than 15 minutes
Intensity: 3/5 – Uno can get competitive quickly!
The classic card game is a perfect fit for the burgeoning PlayLink series. No additional DualShock 4 controllers are required, just download the app on your smartphone or tablet and get stuck into a few rounds of a family favorite.
Just the thing for a long holiday weekend!
Melbits World
ESRB EVERYONE
Players: 2-4
Average playtime: 30 minutes to an hour
Intensity: 2/5 - a bright and breezy experience
Guide cute creatures through a series of fiendish levels in this cute, collaborative puzzle-platformer. Team up with friends to navigate platforms, obstacles, and traps, while dodging evil viruses and spreading good vibes across the internet.
Melbits World is part of the PlayLink range, meaning you don't need multiple DualShock 4 controllers to play. Just download an app to your smartphone or tablet and control the action via the touch screen.
Yooka Laylee
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Comic Mischief, Cartoon Violence
Players: 1-4
Average playtime: 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the mode
Intensity: 3.5/5 - a lively treat; tough later on
Two quirky heroes and rowdy humor are all part and parcel of Playtonic Games' open world platformer. Aping the style of old school collect-a-thons but given a modern polish, Yooka Laylee's memorable cast, catchy soundtrack, and colorful zaniness all add up to a wonderful romp, made even better with a co-op mode where a second player can help out by stunning enemies and collecting items—perfect for younger members of the family.
If you have two more players wanting to join in, there are eight four-player mini-games to enjoy, ranging from karting to obstacle courses.
Knights and Bikes
ESRB EVERYONE 10+: Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Alcohol Reference / Users Interact
Players: 1-2
Average playtime: You can adventure for over an hour
Intensity: 3/5 - accessible fun
Foam Sword's whimsical fantasy adventure is the perfect game for kids and parents to play together.
The touching story about two friends embarking on a treasure hunt to save a family business captures the spirit of family movies from the '80s era of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
Full of puzzles, humor, and wacky combat, Demelza and Nessa’s bike-riding trek into the depths of their imagination is a keeper.
Monopoly Plus
ESRB EVERYONE
Players: 1-6
Average playtime: Set aside an hour
Intensity: 3/5 - prepare for things to get heated…
Nothing brings out the best in families like a nice, friendly game of Monopoly, right? Monopoly Plus on PS4 brings the classic boardgame to your TV screen in full 3D, with a range of gameplay options—so you don't need to worry about missing pieces or dubious interpretations of the rules.
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