Summary
- Co-op gaming enhances parent-child bonds without mature game content.
- LittleBigPlanet 3, Sackboy, and Ratchet & Clank offer fun and creative gameplay for families.
- Games like Stardew Valley, Minecraft, and Terraria provide family-friendly fun with crafting and exploration.
As a parent, nothing can trump quality time spent with kids and the family. There are, of course, numerous ways for parents to deepen their relationship with their children, and one sure way is through gaming.

Games to Play If You Like Studio Ghibli Films
For fans looking to bring a little bit of iconic Studio Ghibli magic into their video game library, there are a number of games to start with.
However, when it comes to selecting the right game, it can feel overwhelming with numerous titles available and advertising themselves as kid-friendly. Some child-appropriate games may feel too advanced for some kids or maybe boring for older ones. So, where does one start? Well, thankfully, there are many fantastic cooperative games for kids that parents can enjoy too.
Updated by Chad Thesen on December 17th, 2024: There are so many amazing co-op games out there. However, parents need to make sure that their kids are safe. This is where finding a game that they can play with their kids is so important. This list has been updated to add 3 new titles for the parents that have already made their way through all the others already. This includes Rayman Origins, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.
27 LittleBigPlanet 3
Creativity & Imagination Maximized
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- Top Critic Rating: 79/100 Critics Recommend: 64%
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
- Released
- November 18, 2014
- Developer(s)
- Sumo Digital
The LittleBigPlanet games have always been overflowing with whimsy and creativity, and it lets its players both explore and push its boundaries through user-created content. The third mainline installment offers more content than ever before, and will give parents endless playtime with their little ones. LittleBigPlanet 3 supports up to four players from a single console, with a marvelous narrative adventure, plenty of replay value, and limitless user-created content to dive into — a lot of which are inspired by other properties that the little ones might hold dear in their hearts.
As the story progresses, each level will reward players with new cosmetics for their adorable little sack people, changing their materials, clothing, accessories, and more. Players can look like animals, funky mismatches, or whatever the imagination can dream up. This means parents can have fashion shows with their kids between levels, and save their favorite designs. This is a must-have for any parent to play with their children.
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