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When it comes to games for kids, there are a lot of mixed opinions about what is appropriate for what age, when and how often they should be playing, which features of a game can be harmful and more. Ultimately, everyone should just use their common sense when choosing what to offer the child in their life.
Fortunately you are not all alone. We are here to help you! This article has rounded up some of the very best kids games – including their ESRB ratings – available on mobile platforms such as phones and tablets. We wish you every success in finding something beautiful.
Video games for kids 2-4+
Mario Kart tour
| ESRB assessment | E for everyone |
|---|---|
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
Mario Kart Tour offers a fun and easy way to play your favorite Mario Kart tracks on your phone or tablet! In addition, there are tracks inspired by real locations, including New York, Paris, Vancouver, Tokyo and more!
Mario Kart games have simple controls, make the transition to a mobile screen completely natural. Depending on your preference, you can play it in landscape or portrait mode. And since Nintendo will soon allow us to use JoyCons on mobile, you can even play with it!
It’s great for kids because play sessions don’t have to be too long – only the length of the track!
Pokemon: Magikarp Jump
| ESRB assessment | E for everyone |
|---|---|
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
Pokemon: Magikarp Jump is a game over catching Magikarp, a fish Pokemon, and building a collection. There are tons of special variations of Magikarp to collect – including the shiny gold Magikarp – to get you attached to your batch in no time.
However, the real test is how well you can train them. Training the Magikarp so that they can compete in jumping competitions. Whoever jumps the highest wins! Take on others’ Magikarps and become the best Magikarp trainer you can be!
Video games for children aged 5-7
Minecraft
| ESRB assessment | E10+ for everyone from ten years old |
|---|---|
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
| Other platforms | Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, fireOS, Java, Apple TV |
Minecraft is a beloved sandbox adventure game that seems to be available on every platform known to man, including mobile. While it can feel a bit crowded due to the need to put a lot of buttons and information on a small screen, it still fills you with that intoxicating excitement that Minecraft seems to have mastered.
In principle everything you love about regular Minecraft can be found here too; it receives all the same major updates as the regular game. A big advantage for kids is that it can be saved and turned off at any time, making it easy to get in and out for long or short play sessions.
PAC-MAN
| ESRB assessment | E for everyone |
|---|---|
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
The company behind Pac-Man has wasted no time finding ways to spice up and breathe new life into this classic game. The PAC-MAN mobile app does just that, adding a story mode and new power-ups to the original formula.
There’s a reason Pac-Man was so popular; despite the deceptively simple design, it completely absorbs you and feels like an experience on the edge of your seat while you are playing. However, each round is still relatively short, making it perfect for the mobile experience.
Video games for ages 8-9+
Pokemon Cafe Remix
| ESRB assessment | E for everyone |
|---|---|
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
| Other platforms | Nintendo Switch |
Pokemon Cafe Remix asks you for run a small cafe where you bake special Pokemon themed recipes for your customers! This may bring back memories of games like Diner Dash, but it’s not nearly as intense as that. Basically, there are little puzzle minigames that serve to “cook” any recipe.
On top of cooking, you can employ Pokemon to help you! You can dress them up in special chef outfits and take on small challenges with them to help them grow. As you expand the cafe, new Pokemon will begin to visit.
Stardew Valley
| ESRB assessment | E10+ for everyone from ten years old |
|---|---|
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
| Other platforms | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox Cloud Gaming, macOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows |
Stardew Valley is a cozy indie farming simulator game loved by many. It can be played on most game consoles, as well as on mobile! You will spend your time in-game breathing new life into the old farm your grandfather left you when he died.
The locals of Stardew Valley and nearby Pelican Town are happy and welcoming (for the most part), so you can get to know them all and even fall in love! The relationships you build with the characters can be as enjoyable as farming, mining, and fighting monsters.
Video games for kids 10-12+
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
| ESRB assessment | E for everyone |
|---|---|
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
Animal Crossing games are undeniably incredible and have developed a huge following over the years, but it’s hard to deny that they make an awfully large investment of time. Most Animal Crossing games require a lot of waiting for something to happen.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp takes that normal experience and condenses it! While there’s still some waiting involved, it’s proportionally a lot less and there’s plenty to do while you wait. This game features all our favorite things about Animal Crossing, including decorating different personalized spaces, shopping with the local animals, getting to know animals that live with you, and more!
In fact, this game is so good that when Animal Crossing: New Horizons got its major 2.0 update, some features were recognizable from Pocket Camp!
SimCity BuildIt
| ESRB assessment | E10+ for everyone from ten years old |
|---|---|
| Mobile platforms | iOS, Android |
As you may have guessed from the title, SimCity BuildIt a city management game. You build your own city from scratch, taking into account things like your road pattern and local jobs!
It’s really worth watching your development take on a life of its own, and your city feels very personal to you. There are even multiplayer aspects to the game, such as the fact that you can send disasters (for example, UFOs) to other people’s cities.
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