Top 10 Best Video Games For Kids In 2023
There are countless video games available in the sports genre, some of which are best suited for children.
Split image for Rocket League and Mario Tennis Aces posters.
Profitable titles like EA's FIFA series and 2K Sports' NBA 2K series have ensured that the sports genre remains relevant in gaming, but it also offers plenty of games for almost any demographic.
This includes kids, many of whom are opting for an arcade-style approach for a more varied experience over realistic motion sims.
As expected, the Super Mario franchise has dominated the kid-friendly space with its arcade sports. But there are others, like Knockout City, that add a welcome burst of creativity.
Top 10 Best Video Games For Kids In The World 2023
- Mario Tennis Ace
- Knockout city
- Super Mario Striker
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- rocket league
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Trial Rising
- Forza Horizon 5
- Gran Turismo 7
- Golf Story
1) Mario Tennis Ace
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Mario Tennis Aces features the main artwork of Mario and company. Play on the field. It's no surprise that a dynamic gaming mascot like Mario has branched out into multiple sports. Mario tennis is one of the most addictive video games in the world
Mario Tennis Aces continues the series on Switch, like Battle League, and takes a similar arcade-style approach to the titular campaign. On an aesthetic level, it's good enough to appeal to kids looking for an exciting sports game filled with awesome neon presentations.
More importantly, though, in terms of gameplay, Aces has fun game modes and stylized (but less aggressive) tennis mechanics that are sure to keep new players engaged.
2) Knockout city
Knockout City's main art features the characters participating in a competitive game of dodgeball. In addition, unusual sports games are the best games for people of all ages and of course for children.
Publisher EA and developer Velan Studios, Knockout City have successfully targeted this demographic and shown refreshing ingenuity when it comes to sports performance.
Based on dodgeball, the game pits two teams against each other on a unique sci-fi-like map, knocking each other out using standard balls and super-powered balls found in the arena. With its fun premise and the fact that dodgeball is a popular interscholastic sport, it's an exciting option for kids.
3) Super Mario Striker:
Super Mario Strikers: Battle League main art where Mario and Bowser fight for the ball. The entire Super Mario franchise has had many excellent spin-off games, and the Strikers sub-series deserves a special mention.
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Super Mario Strikers: Battle League is the latest entry in the dormant series based on the world's most popular sport.
Especially for kids, this game is a more viable alternative to the aforementioned FIFA because its colorful and exaggerated gameplay loop doesn't take itself too seriously.
The game takes the basic elements of football but combines them with an impressive and high-octane gameplay that makes it a lot of fun to play, especially with the different game modes available.
4) Nintendo Switch Sports
A Nintendo Switch sports poster featuring various sports players playing in the game. Not part of Nintendo's Mario Sports spinoff, the eponymous Switch Sports is a simple kid- and family-friendly take on the genre.
The long-awaited full sequel to the game's 2007 Nintendo Wii release, the aptly named Nintendo Switch Sports brings together a collection of sports.
Played entirely by custom avatars on consoles called Miis, players can compete in tennis, badminton, bowling, fencing, volleyball and more in an arcade game.
It also emphasizes motion control via the console's Joy-Cons, culminating in simple pick-and-play that families can enjoy.
5) rocket league
The Rocket League poster shows three custom car combinations. Arguably one of the biggest hits in the arcade sports subgenre is developer/publisher Psyonix's Rocket League.
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The game has two very different concepts (rocket karts and football) and somehow manages to pull off this idea as a real fun hour. It's become one of the most compelling forms of eSports, but Rocket League has a similarly structured gameplay loop that appeals to all ages.
The game is easy to learn but hard to master, but the last point makes this game a good choice for a younger audience due to its fast pace and stylish action, and it's free to play.
6) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe key art features Mario and company. Race your car through rainbow roads illuminated by neon lights. While perhaps pushing the boundaries of sports games, the Mario Kart series still fits the bill, even as one of the most popular Mario games.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a remastered Switch port of the original Wii U version, and it's a simple way to play the game. Overall, the range is a good choice for children and the Deluxe is the best value in the range. Players can choose from a variety of relatable characters, customizable karts, exciting courses and fun props to play alone or with friends.
In addition, the recent DLC Season Pass added even more entries from the classic entries in the spinoff series.
7) Trial Rising
The title screen of Trials Rising features several cyclists jumping and crashing. The Trials series is a cult classic arcade sports series.
They have a simple but effective game structure that allows all 3 spectators to fully participate. Released in 2019, Trials Rising is the latest installment in the series, offering an arcade-like take on professional motorcycle trials.
8) Forza Horizon 5
Playground Games' Forza Horizon 5 easily established itself as one of the best Xbox exclusives of the current console generation. The game -- and the series in general -- certainly takes a more grounded approach to racing, but it's still accessible enough to younger audiences.
That's because the Horizon sub-series is the more arcade-like of the two ongoing series, with Motorsport being the more professional-oriented, complex game.
Forza Horizon 5 will be excellent even for young car enthusiasts, as it features streamlined controls, game modes, and an impressive catalog of customizable cars and next-gen graphics that'll assuredly dazzle players.
9) Gran Turismo 7
On the opposite end of the spectrum is Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo series. Gran Turismo 7 is the latest entry in the long-running series, and it's exclusive to PlayStation consoles. The game wasn't as emphatically well-received as Playground Games' corresponding titles -- in part due to the initially aggressive implementation of microtransactions -- but was still positive nonetheless.
Young gamers and car enthusiasts should also enjoy Gran Turismo 7 for similar reasons as Forza Horizon 5, though, perhaps with a skew toward pre-teens. The game features an engaging selection of game modes, stunning visuals, and (after correcting the microtransactions) a deep progression system.
10) Golf Story
Australian indie game developer Sidebar Games took an interesting spin on the conventional sports genre formula.
Golf Story is an adventure and role-playing game that centers around a player attempting to impress his estranged wife by playing on a professional golf tour. The game features a mellow, relaxed tone along with a cast of endearing characters and a cartoonish approach to the sport itself.
Its RPG mechanics are fairly simple, but in the case of appealing to younger audiences, this can be seen as an incentive. Golf Story will make a solid pick for young players that are interested in a sports game with as much (or more) emphasis on light storytelling as it does with gameplay.
