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The Best Sports Games For Kids
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The Best Sports Games For Kids

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  • Video Games For Kids Age 2-4+
  • Video Games For Kids Age 5-7+
  • Video Games For Kids Age 8-9+
  • Video Games For Kids Age 10-12+

Introducing the next generation to video games is not a task to be taken lightly. We're here to help you choose the very best games for young people!

Sports games are a great choice since they're fun, easygoing, and generally don't force you to play for very long. These are the ones we think the child in your life would most enjoy.

Video Games For Kids Age 2-4+

Nintendo Switch Sports

ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsNintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch Sports is a classic choice and includes six sports for the price of just one game:

  • Tennis
  • Bowling
  • Chambara
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Badminton

Everyone is sure to find something to enjoy here and it's a great investment since it's certain to make for good fun for years.

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What The Golf?

ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsNintendo Switch, iOS, Apple Arcade, Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS

What the Golf isn't just some golf simulator game; it's a goofy physics game where every level puts a different twist on golfing! Kids and adults alike are sure to enjoy it.

Sometimes, instead of a ball, you'll be golfing with a house. Sometimes the golf will be first-person, and sometimes it will be third-person. Sometimes you'll be golfing as a horse. There's really no way to know what's coming next.

Video Games For Kids Age 5-7+

Gran Turismo 7

ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5

Gran Turismo 7 is a recent installment in a classic racing game franchise. In his review of it for TheGamer, Andy Kelly praised the incredible graphics and intense gameplay that totally sucked him in.

The game has a Career Mode, in which you work your way up from an entry-level car to the best of the best, but also features tons of other content. You'll never run out of tracks, modes, cars, and more to enjoy.

Descenders

ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsXbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS

Descenders is an extreme downhill cycling game that takes everything to the next level! Reviews praise its great graphics, intuitive controls, and action-packed, adrenaline-pumping gameplay.

The game takes place in procedurally generated maps, meaning a computer randomly builds it from scratch each time; hence, no two experiences will be the same.

Video Games For Kids Age 8-9+

Mario Strikers: Battle League

via Nintendo
ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsNintendo Switch

Mario Strikers: Battle League is an adorable soccer game featuring all your favorite Mario characters! It's a five versus five game, and as many as eight people can play together.

This isn't any ol' game of soccer, though! Mario Strikers puts a spin on the sport by including items, a tackle mechanic, and super-powered Hyper Strikes! You'll need to take advantage of all of these things to win.

Golf Story

ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsNintendo Switch

Golf Story is a sweet and lighthearted indie golfing simulator. It's too bad that it's exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, because as many people as possible should be able to experience this one!

The story of this game follows a man relearning to golf; he loved the sport as a child, but hasn't played it in years. You honor your father (who taught you to play) and try to impress your unhappy wife at the same time.

Super Mega Baseball 3

ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsXbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Luna

Super Mega Baseball 3 is the third in this series for a reason! People love the goofy style of this baseball simulator.

You can play in 14 different ballparks, adjust your game with situational player traits, play against other people online, and customize your team's uniform, logo and name!

Video Games For Kids Age 10-12+

Ultimate Fishing Simulator

ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsXbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch

For all the realism you could ever need, look no further than the Ultimate Fishing Simulator. This game allows you to catch tons of different fish across various biomes and with various methods.

Reviews of the game highlight its excellent graphics, attention to detail, and dedication to giving you an authentic fishing experience.

Rocket League

ESRB RatingE for Everyone
PlatformsXbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, GeForce Now

Rocket League is a fantastic, action-packed game that combines two sports: car racing and soccer! Basically, you play soccer while driving super-speedy cars.

The chaos never ends, with lots of different cars and arenas to choose from and play with! It's multiplayer, too, so there's fun to be had alone and with friends.