Enjoying video games with your family is just as enjoyable as watching movies, cartoons, or playing board games. Instead of restricting video games at home, try getting the whole family to participate. These family-friendly games are a great way to create an environment where kids can solve puzzles, create things, and be competitive.

Swipe to see a few video games the whole family can enjoy!

Super Mario 3D World

Nintendo Switch, Wii U

Super Mario 3D World may be the finest kid-friendly game ever created. The levels are open and welcoming but have their fair share of depth for more experienced players. Most significantly, Super Mario 3D was built from the ground up to be played cooperatively.

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TowerFall

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Android, Xbox,

TowerFall is a platformer with archery combat for up to four players. It's a local party game with amusing and furious matches that make it perfect for family chaos. The primary concepts are straightforward, and the battles are quick and intense. Minutes will turn into hours as this game keeps everybody on their toes.

Photography: Maddy Makes Games

Mario Kart 8

Nintendo Switch, Wii U

Mario Kart is a must-have, especially if you live with young children. Thanks to the upgrades, there are many tracks to compete on and many characters to play with, giving it infinite replay value. Available on Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the king of family games, whether online or offline.

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Minecraft

PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS

Since its release in 2011, Minecraft has been downloaded 200 million times, making it the king of sandbox games. Players can use its lovely pixelated world to create the world of their dreams.

Photography: Mojang Studios

Overcooked

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, macOS, PC

Overcooked 2 is the improved follow-up to the local multiplayer game created and released by the well-known Team 17. This game's value comes from its chaotic and insanely entertaining gameplay, which features several amusing new features, including environmental dangers and other interactions. This game promotes group cooperation and is a great way to teach kids about multitasking and time management.

Photography: Team 17

Portal 2

Nintendo Switch, Playstation, Xbox, macOS, PC

Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle game. This 2-player cooperative game is perfect for kids who love challenges and obstacles. The campaign lets players explore the Aperture Science Laboratory — a complicated, malleable mechanized maze that both players must navigate.

Photography: Valve Corporation

Rayman Legends

Playstation, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PC

The mainstream voyage of the Ubisoft mascot ended in 2013 with Rayman Legends, one of the finest 2D platformers ever created and an incredible game to play today. It is engaging for up to four players and has excellent level design, first-rate art, excellent replay value, and a fast-paced rhythm that's truly captivating.

Photography: Ubisoft

Rocket League

Playstation, GeForce Now, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PC

A multiplayer game with humble beginnings, Rocket League, has been around for years and is nonetheless gorgeous, straightforward, and addictive. Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, a PlayStation 3 precursor, and an Unreal Tournament mod serve as its foundations. Thanks to its simple gaming mechanics and high-quality entertainment, it has gradually become a worldwide bestseller, ideal for fostering healthy competition.

Photography: Psyonix