With over 300 games to choose from on Xbox Game Pass, it can be hard to know what to play.
That decision is even trickier when you’re trying to find a game that’s appropriate for kids. A game that looks like cute and cuddly according to the cover could actually be a horror game in disguise (see: Five nights at Freddy’s), and anything else that looks cheeky, cartoonish, and colorful may have more foul language than you’re comfortable with your seven-year-old audience (hello, Battletoads).
But don’t worry, we’ve rounded up some of the best games for kids on Xbox Game Pass. If you’re a Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you can play any of these games at no extra cost. We’ve played and enjoyed them all ourselves, and even better, they are suitable for players of all ages.
So click through to check out our pick of the best Xbox Game Pass games for kids.
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1. Disney Dreamlight Valley
If your kid is a Disney fan, kids games really don’t get any better than this. Disney Dreamlight Valley is a sandbox adventure game that throws players into the magical world of Dreamlight Valley. Dozens of Disney franchises come together in a world that you can grow and shape yourself. You have to farm, forage and decorate, but you also have to complete missions, get to know your new neighbors and search for secrets in the world around you. It’s perfectly wholesome fun, and even as adults we’ve enjoyed dozens of hours of sinking into it.
Read our review of Disney Dreamlight Valley
2. Tinykin
Tinykin is a recent addition to Xbox Game Pass, but it is undoubtedly one of the best games for kids currently available. In it you take on the role of a tiny spaceman who crashes into a human’s house. You will discover living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms – all transformed into a fantastic oversized world where kitchen cabinets become secret meeting places and matchbox beds. You will never look at the space under your couch the same way.
Tinykin is a mix of platforming and adventure where players use an army of Tinykin to complete tasks: these tiny creatures that follow you can explode items that block your path, carry heavy gear, complete electrical currents, and more.
Read our review of Tinykin
3. Disneyland Adventures
We love Disneyland Adventuresand if your kid is a fan of Disney then they will. Disneyland Adventures is essentially a recreation of Disneyland. There are rides, shopping streets, Disney characters to meet and even a huge enchanted castle.
As a game, it’s an open world where players can do whatever they want to be tasks to complete, but it’s just as fun to wander around, meet characters and see the sights. You can even ride along if you want! You can dress your character in all the kids outfits, collect autographs and just enjoy the fun of being at Disneyland without the queues.
4. Forza Horizon 4″
Forza Horizon 5 is probably not the first game that comes to mind when you think of Xbox Game Pass games for kids. But honestly, this is one of the most fun family-friendly games out there, especially if your kids love cars. There is something incredible about the freedom that Forza Horizon 5 gives his players; you can ride where you want, how you want, and participate in events in any order. This freedom is especially welcome for younger players.
Even for the youngest kids just learning to hold an Xbox controller for the first time, Forza Horizon 5 is perfect. Just let them get to grips with driving a car through the vast open world. When they get a little older, they can compete in races and events – and with fully customizable difficulty levels, it can be made as easy as they want. It’s beautiful, it’s fun and there are literally hundreds of cars available.
Read our review of Forza Horizon 5
5. Ben 10: Power Trip
A 3D platform adventure game set in the world of popular cartoons Ben 10 – can a game for children get any more perfect? Of course, the temptation of Ben 10: Power Trip will be stronger if your kid is a fan of the series in the first place. But even if they’re not that well known, it makes for an easy, fun experience for any age.
This is essentially an open world adventure game, giving players the freedom to explore, participate in side content, and follow the story at their own pace. There’s a mix of exploration and combat, both of which are made fun thanks to Ben’s growing skills that get better and better as you play. If you are looking for an entertaining game suitable for younger players, Ben 10: Power Trip is one of the best games for kids on Xbox Game Pass.
Read our review of Ben 10: Power Trip
6. Minecraft
Minecraft is a very obvious choice. Chances are, if you have a child over the age of six, they already know more about Minecraft then you. Heck, maybe they know more about Minecraft than U.S! This long-running sandbox game has been popular with younger players for years — so much so that it’s even used as an educational tool in schools. It’s all about creating your own world around you; cut blocks, build houses, explore and create whatever you want. If your child likes to be creative, it’s pretty much proof that they enjoy spending time Minecraft.
7. Golf with your friends
Golf with your friends is a fairly descriptive title for this game; it does pretty much exactly what it says. It allows you to play golf with your friends. Not just any wave; this is not a boring simulation game. It is full of fun miniature golf courses, making it perfect for younger players to play.
you can play Golf with your friends solo if you want, compete against the computer. But it’s more fun when you play in local multiplayer with friends or family. It’s an ideal game for younger siblings to play together – as long as they can handle some friendly competition! There is a huge range of courses available and games can be made more interesting by adding modifiers to the mix such as a haunted house level complete with ghosts and floating furniture. Multiple modes are also available, such as hockey golf where your ball turns into a hockey puck.
Read more about Golf with your friends
8. New Super Lucky’s Tale
Bright, bold, colorful and starring the cutest fox; just one look at New Super Lucky’s Tale tells you that this is the perfect Xbox Game Pass game for kids. You wouldn’t be wrong. Not only is this 3D platformer cute as a button, it’s also great fun for players of all ages.
In it, players take the titular Lucky, a fox on a journey to recover the missing pages of the Book of Ages. You see, the evil Kitty Litter has stolen them, putting Lucky and his friends in danger. To get them back, Lucky must fight his way through a series of levels in different worlds. All kinds of platforming challenges await him; from open 3D levels to roam freely, to side-scrolling 2.5D levels, a huge range of challenges await players.
Little touches like being able to dress Lucky in a range of fun outfits make this a hit for younger players. But the gameplay itself is something that both kids and adults can enjoy. We love it, and we’re confident kids will too.
Read our review of New Super Lucky’s Tale
9. Overcooked! 2
Overcooked! 2 is the perfect multiplayer game for family members who like to work together. This is not your typical cooking simulator game. Of course, players will have to work together to serve food to their customers, but you will be working in very bizarre circumstances. Maybe your kitchen is in a hot air balloon, or split in half with a busy road running through it. In Overcooked! 2players must work together and coordinate to overcome obstacles and prepare meals quickly and effectively.
It’s chaotic, but it’s a lot of fun, and it’s a great game for teaching younger players to work together and deal with stressful conditions. With an array of fun characters to play and a bright, eye-catching art style, this is a game designed with younger players in mind, but one that the whole family can get involved in. If you’re looking for something fun for siblings to play in co-op, Overcooked! 2 is one of the best Xbox Game Pass games for kids.
Read our review of Overcooked! 2
10. Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure
When it comes to the best kids games on Xbox Game Pass, you can’t get much better than Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure. A 3D adventure game set in six popular Disney Pixar worlds: Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Up, Cars, Toy Story and find dory. Each world has its own story, allowing players to take control of their favorite Pixar characters and explore their worlds.
Even as adults we got a huge kick out of Rush. But this is definitely designed with younger players in mind, with some adventure and platforming challenges that even the youngest players can handle. It also looks fantastic; it’s easy to imagine actually being part of a Pixar movie while playing. Needless to say, if your kid is a fan of Disney Pixar, then Rush is worth playing.
Read our review of Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure
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