Xbox Game Pass is arguably the premier gaming service available on the market today, and while largely catering to adults, there are quite a few titles in its vast library that appeal to a younger audience. In fact, there's a pretty vast selection of titles that kids of all ages are sure to find hours of enjoyment in.

From brain-teasing puzzle-platformers to creatively stimulating sandbox titles, the best children's games on Xbox Game Pass cover a wide spectrum of genres and gameplay styles. There should be something for just about everyone. Quite a few of the following titles feature cooperative play in one capacity or another, allowing parents and siblings to dive into the fun too.

Updated February 2, 2025 by Mark Sammut: Xbox Game Pass has quite a packed few months ahead of it, but most of the new games are for older players. Consequently, two beloved Metroidvanias that are suitable for children have been added as recommendations. Click below to jump directly to these entries.

1 Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

A Timeless Kart Racer Packed To The Brim With Content

Racing
Systems
Top Critic Rating: 83/100 Critics Recommend: 90%
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief
Released
June 21, 2019
Developer(s)
Beenox

So many kids grew up playing Crash Team Racing on the original PlayStation, and Naughty Dog's project is still considered one of the all-time kart racing greats. In 2019, Activision published Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, an expansive remaster/remake of the original that even includes characters and tracks from the less-loved sequels. While its post-release business practices garnered quite a bit of criticism, this package is still a pretty easy recommendation for anyone remotely interested in racers, especially since there just aren't all that many alternatives on Game Pass that can scratch a similar itch.

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Nitro-Fueled completely retains CTR's Adventure mode, which challenges players to work their way through four areas with races and a boss, all en route to defeating Oxide and saving the world. Silly as the story is, this campaign is a lot of fun to play through, and this version even offers the option to swap racers rather than having to stick to a single character. Gameplay-wise, CTR is an absolute treat that emphasizes sliding and boosting, the latter of which is influenced by Crash Nitro Kart.

Nitro-Fueled has nothing inappropriate for children, at least in terms of gameplay. That said, the game can be quite challenging, even on the lowest difficulty.

2 Spyro: Reignited Trilogy

Stunning Revival Of Three Brilliant Platformers

Platformer
Systems
Top Critic Rating: 81/100 Critics Recommend: 85%
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ due to Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief
Released
November 13, 2018
Developer(s)
Toys for Bob
How Long To Beat
18 Hours
Pros & Cons
  • Timeless Charm
  • A Satisfying And Complete Trilogy
  • Accessible Gameplay

One of the definitive platforming franchises, Spyro the Dragon is beloved specifically due to Insomniac's PS1 trilogy. Now, more than two decades later, these titles are readily available to Xbox and PC users with a Game Pass subscription.

Toys for Bob modernized these exploration-based classics to create a frequently gorgeous compilation dripping in child-like wonder, imagination, and Gnorcs. All three games are good at a minimum, and they build naturally upon each other, with both sequels introducing considerable mechanics that expand on the first entry's solid but simple foundations.

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Despite its E10+ rating, Spyro Reignited Trilogy is generally an easy recommendation for children. Each story has a lighthearted tone that is perfectly suitable for all ages, even if they might occasionally include a wink for older players. While not devoid of challenge, none of the games are particularly difficult, although younger kids might need some help with a handful of missions that are more frustrating than anything else.

3 We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie

Roll, Roll, & Roll Everything

Action
Systems
Top Critic Rating: 83/100 Critics Recommend: 95%
ESRB
E For Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence, Comic Mischief, Alcohol Reference
Released
June 2, 2023
Developer(s)
MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd
How Long To Beat
5 Hours

Katamari epitomizes silliness in the best possible way. Driven by wacky characters with god-like powers, the games ultimately revolve around the son of the King of All Cosmos, and he is either usually aiding his father or trying to clean up his messes. We Love Katamari is arguably the best entry in the franchise, at least in the sense that it perfected the core formula introduced in its predecessor, Katamari Damacy. We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie remasters the PS2 classic by mostly updating the visuals, which is already enough to warrant playing this absolute gem. In terms of new content, this version has some new levels centering around the King of All Cosmos' upbringing, but they are fairly brisk and minor experiences overall.

Katamari is just perfect for kids. Putting aside all the ridiculous and hilarious characters, the roll-everything gameplay is immediately accessible and instantly rewarding. More importantly, the campaign delivers a strong sense of progression as the Prince's collections gradually grow more impressive, ensuring that players always feel like they are moving forward rather than just repeating the same stuff. Regardless of somebody's familiarity with the franchise, We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie is an all-around delight that can put a smile on the faces of both children and adults.

4 Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

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