Games for kids

About these games

Games for younger players need a different touch: clear goals, forgiving controls and characters that are fun to spend time with. This section gathers games built around exactly that, so children can pick something and understand it without reading long instructions.

Animal lovers can look after a pet in Lovely Virtual Cat or help a nut-collecting squirrel dodge birds in Hungry Squirrel. Dinosaur fans have plenty of choice, from Dino Dash, where a baby dinosaur races away from danger, to Niko and Dino Run and the obstacle course of Dinosaur Runner 3D. For a bit of learning, My First 100 Words introduces words in several languages with pictures and spoken pronunciation.

Most kids' games are designed for touch, so they work well on tablets and phones, and they play just as easily with a mouse on a computer. Everything runs in the browser with no download, and no account is needed to play. As with any website, we recommend that younger children play with a parent or guardian nearby.

Frequently asked questions

Do kids need an account to play?

No. Every game opens straight in the browser and can be played as a guest, so there is nothing to sign up for.

Which device is best for young children?

A tablet is often the easiest choice thanks to its large touch screen, but most games in this section also work on phones and computers.

Are there learning games here?

Yes, some games focus on simple skills such as first words, and many others train reaction and attention in a playful way.