Kids' Video Games from 2018

Last updated: April 12, 2019

Although 2018 was the year of Fortnite, tons of other excellent video games for kids were released during the year. There were the expected updates like FIFA 19, NBA 2K19, and Just Dance 2019, as well as some new games that captured players' attention, like Moss, Lego DC Super-Villains, and Let's Go, Eevee!/Pikachu. Relive your old favorites with this list of all the kid-friendly video games we reviewed in 2018. And for the latest hits, check out our list of New Kids' Video Games 2019.

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Danger Mouse: The Danger Games

age 6+

Simple, fun endless runner has console/mobile competition.

Nintendo Switch (2018)

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Chuchel

age 7+

Madcap puzzle game delights as much as it challenges.

Mac , Windows (2018)

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Detective Pikachu

age 7+

Fresh Pokémon perspective perfect for younger fans.

Nintendo 3DS (2018)

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BAFL - Brakes Are for Losers

age 8+

Simple arcade racer with cartoony crashes fun for all ages.

Nintendo Switch , Windows (2018)

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Crayola Scoot

age 8+

Scooter game with kid-friendly action, shallow gameplay.

Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One (2018)

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Donut County

age 8+

Short, fun adventure tale about a raccoon and his sinkhole.

Mac , PlayStation 4 , Windows (2018)

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Frantics

age 8+

Simple, safe party game requires mobile devices for play.

PlayStation 4 (2018)

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Go Vacation

age 8+

Virtual vacation takes some work before enjoying mini-games.

Nintendo Switch (2018)

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Gravel

age 8+

Fun arcade-style off-road racing game for all ages.

PlayStation 4 , Windows , Xbox One (2018)

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InnerSpace

age 8+

Pretty exploration game restrained by subtle, aimless play.

Linux , Mac , Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 4 , Windows , Xbox One (2018)

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Katamari Damacy Reroll

age 8+

Classic puzzler remastered to roll up fun on new system.

Nintendo Switch (2018)

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Kirby Star Allies

age 8+

Fun, colorful platformer promotes friendship, teamwork.

Nintendo Switch (2018)

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Kirby: Battle Royale

age 8+

Average party fight game "knocks out" cartoon characters.

Nintendo 3DS (2018)

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Luigi's Mansion

age 8+

Classic ghost-busting adventure comes back to life on 3DS.

Nintendo 3DS (2018)

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Lumines Remastered

age 8+

Classic puzzle game buzzes with new immersive play feature.

Nintendo Switch , PlayStation 4 , Windows , Xbox One (2018)

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Madden NFL 19

age 8+

New season of football tackles fun, improved gameplay.

PlayStation 4 , Windows , Xbox One (2018)

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MapleStory 2

age 8+

Tons of fun, free role-playing in redesigned adventure.

Windows (2018)

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Mario Tennis Aces

age 8+

Fun, safe, often surprisingly challenging tennis sim.

Nintendo Switch (2018)

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MLB The Show 18

age 8+

Great baseball sim just misses knocking it out of the park.

PlayStation 4 (2018)

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NBA 2K Playgrounds 2

age 8+

All-ages arcade slam dunk for basketball fans.

Nintendo Switch , Xbox One , PlayStation 4 , Windows (2018)

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