Best games for kids
Creative, safe games for younger players. Many include in-app purchases, so we recommend setting up purchase approval in Google Play.
| # | Game | Award | Our score | Play rating | Installs | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Toca Life World: Build a Story | Best overall | 4.4/5 | 4.4 ★ | 100M+ | Free · IAP |
| 2 |  Minecraft | Best for creative older kids | 4.7/5 | 4.3 ★ | 100M+ | $6.99 · IAP |
| 3 |  Plants vs Zombies™ 2 | Best first strategy game | 4.1/5 | 4.1 ★ | 100M+ | Free · ads · IAP |
Google Play ratings and installs update daily. IAP = in-app purchases.
1. Best overall
Toca Life World: Build a Story
Our score 4.4/5 · Google Play 4.4 ★ · 100,000,000+ installs
Creative pretend play with no ads.
2. Best for creative older kids
Minecraft
Our score 4.7/5 · Google Play 4.3 ★ · 100,000,000+ installs
Building and exploring together.
3. Best first strategy game
Plants vs Zombies™ 2
Our score 4.1/5 · Google Play 4.1 ★ · 100,000,000+ installs
Gentle, charming tower defense.
How we chose
We picked games rated Everyone or Everyone 10+, and noted ads and purchases. Parents should review each game's settings.