Video games can teach your child valuable skills like creative problem solving, time management, using resources judiciously, and even blowing off steam in a healthy way! However, it’s important to expose your child to age-appropriate games to ensure they’re exposed to content that they can appreciate. Here are a few PS4 games that are ideal for children under 10 years of age. Note that these have been curated based on their availability on Amazon and their listed descriptions.
Minecraft is one of the most popular games out there as it lets you build your own world from scratch. Your child must learn to use resources to build a city while letting his/her imagination run wild. The Bedrock Edition is a multi-platform game, so apart from playing it on the PS4, your child can carry the game to a friend’s house and play it on a different console too. The game allows multiple players to be a part of the same world, letting your child socialise with friends while playing. Finally, the Minecraft Bedrock also supports virtual reality when you play it on the PS4 (you’ll need a VR headset).
Platformer games are great options for children as they allow them to connect with a character and enter a new world. Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic video game characters, and SEGA Sonic Forces is a great game to introduce your child to the same. This multiplayer racing and battle game revolves around saving the world from the evil Dr. Eggman by building an army. The battles and their associated violence are cartoonish, so you don’t have to worry about exposing your child to gore-filled content. Note that the online multiplayer mode is optional, and this game can be played by a single player too.
If your child loves the Marvel Cinematic Universe, then this is a great game to get because it offers an original story involving all the major MCU characters. The plot revolves around stopping Loki and other villains from assembling a superweapon, and your child can play as Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor, Captain America, SpiderMan, or any other character available in the game. As this game crosses over with the LEGO franchise, all animation is in LEGO style, adding another dimension of fun.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is a high-octane game that allows the player to cross through the crash multiverse, bend the rules of reality, and encounter wacky characters while saving the day. The game includes all the major characters that have made this franchise a beloved one – Crash, Coco, Neo Cortex and N. Tropy. This fourth instalment in the Crash universe brings new players and abilities to the table so that children who’ve played the earlier versions can enjoy the game to the fullest too.