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The best kids and family games in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue

Take on the whole family at game night or lose yourself in a world of imagination-stirring adventure – whatever your age, there’s a wholesome game on PlayStation Plus for you.

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Family-friendly adventures

Explore incredible worlds

Embark on epic quests and discover captivating realms that will amaze and inspire.

Sonic X Shadow Generations

Play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a brand-new campaign featuring never-before-seen powers and abilities. Then experience the remastered Sonic Generations with iconic 2D and 3D stages, enhanced visuals, and bonus content.

Players: 1

Genre: Action / Adventure / Platformer

Rabbids: Party of Legends

Embark on a legendary journey with the Rabbids in this hilarious party game. Gather with friends and family to enjoy 50 ridiculously fun mini-games, build a custom playlist of your favourites, and customise difficulty levels so everyone can get in on the action.

Players: 1-4

Genre: Party / Family / Casual

Sword of the Sea

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. Master high-speed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding in this atmospheric adventure from the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey.

Players: 1

Genre: Adventure / Action / Exploration

Cat Quest III

Sail away on a hearty adventure as a swashbuckling privateer in a 2.5D open-world action RPG. Set sail through the Purribean solo or in local co-op, search for the long-lost Northern Star, and beware the Pi-rats and Pi-rat King.

Players: 1-2

Genre: Role Playing Games / Adventure / Action

Family game night

Gather round the TV for an entertaining evening

Make some memories with these unforgettable PlayStation party gems.

Overcooked! All You Can Eat

Chop, fry, and serve your way through a feast of fast-paced family fun. This delicious definitive edition blends Overcooked! and Overcooked! 2, remastered and stuffed with all additional content – plus the new All You Can Eat assist mode. Get the gang together and cook up a storm.

Players: 1-4

Genre: Family / Simulation

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Everyone’s favourite member of the sack-folk returns in a collision of colourful co-op platforming. Team up alongside your family in this fun-filled adventure as you work together to conquer a host of delightfully crafty levels and defeat the villainous Vex.

Players: 1-4

Genre: Action

Everybody's Golf

Join the club! Step onto the fairway in this quirky twist on golf, blending deep mechanics with colourful, characterful style. Create your own golfer, cruise open courses in a golf kart, and unlock new activities – perfect for family play or a solo round.

Players: 1-4

Genre:Sport

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Become BOB, a reckless bouncy hero, and roll, bounce, smash, dash, and steamroll your way through destructible open worlds inspired by history... well, kinda. Battle foes and bosses, tackle challenges, uncover secrets, and customise your ball-shaped hero.

Players: 1-4

Genre: Platformer / Action / Adventure

Unique family games

Solve puzzles and so much more

Exercise your imagination and try something completely different with these delightful creations.

Tetris® Effect: Connected

This is Tetris as you’ve never seen it, heard it or felt it before. With dazzling visuals, evolving music, and cross-platform multiplayer, it’s perfect for winding down or teaming up. A sumptuous, rhythmic reinvention of a timeless puzzle classic.

Players: 1-4

Genre:Puzzle

Untitled Goose Game

In this playful puzzle adventure you’ll waddle into the webbed toes of a particularly naughty goose as you wreak havoc across a sleepy English village. Honk and hiss your way through a series of hilarious scenarios alone or with a fine-feathered friend.

Players: 1-2

Genre: Action / Puzzle / Family

Coral Island

Leave the city behind and start a new life on Coral Island, where farming, friendship and discovery await. Grow crops, care for animals and explore vibrant island life. Play alone, or team up online and build something beautiful together, one day at a time.

Players: 1-4

Genre: Adventure

Action-packed family games

Rise to the challenge

The thrills come thick and fast in these exciting action games.

Another Crab’s Treasure

Embark on a treasure hunt as Kril, a hermit crab determined to reclaim his repossessed shell. Wear trash as makeshift armour, master powerful attacks called Umami Techniques, and explore a polluted underwater world in this approachable action adventure.

Players: 1

Genre: Action / Adventure

LEGO®: Ninjago® Movie Video Game

Find your inner ninja and join Lloyd, Nya, Zane and the gang on a fast-paced quest to save Ninjago. Wall-run, high-jump and battle Lord Garmadon’s Shark Army across eight action-packed locations, each with its own Challenge Dojo. Then take on friends and family in Battle Maps for up to four players.

Players: 1-4

Genre: Action / Adventure

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

Put down roots in Forgotten Valley and build the farm of your dreams. Grow crops, raise animals, befriend the townsfolk, find love, start a family, and shape your own generation-spanning story in this heartfelt reimagining of the beloved farming classic.

Players: 1

Genre: Simulation / Farming / Role-Playing

Parental Controls

How do I set up parental controls on PlayStation consoles?

For full details on setting up family accounts and adjusting the parental controls available on PlayStation consoles – including managing a child’s privacy, setting spending limits and restricting communication – visit our guide: Parental controls on PlayStation.

Frequently-asked questions about this topic

What are the best family-friendly games on PlayStation Plus?

This guide contains a collection of top recommendations currently available on the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue, but there are plenty of others to discover.

Do I need PlayStation Plus Deluxe or Extra to access these games in the Game Catalogue?

Yes, you will need a PlayStation Plus Extra subscription to access these titles. Deluxe tier members can also accesss the game catalogue.

Can I download these games for my kids to play offline?

As long as you have an active subscription, you can access games you've downloaded via Game Catalogue whilst playing offline.

Can my kids play these games together on one console?

Many titles in this collection support local multiplayer. As long as you have the necessarily DualSense wireless controllers, multiple players can enjoy the same game on one console.

How do I set up parental controls on PS5?

For full details on setting up family accounts and adjusting the parental controls available on PlayStation consoles – including managing a child’s privacy, setting spending limits and restricting communication – visit our guide: Parental controls on PlayStation.

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