As with the most popular content on Netflix, iPlayer, or Spotify, trending video games change faster than the wind. It may seem difficult to keep up or follow what children want to play.

Don’t worry, with a little bit of the right information we have for you here, you can keep up to date with the latest games. This is important not only so that you know what to buy the children for Christmas, but also so that you can understand their games and participate in guiding their play in healthy directions.

Console exclusive: The best video games kids want to play this Christmas

Not all games are available on all consoles. In fact, many games can only be played on one system: PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, or smartphone. Understanding which games are available on which platform can help you decide which one is right for your family.

With this list of Console Exclusives, you can ask your kids which games they want to play the most and then determine which platform you need to access them. Some examples of exclusives include:

• Mario Kart on Nintendo Switch
• Marvel’s Spider-Man on PlayStation
• Forza Horizon on Xbox

Popular games: The best video games kids want to play this Christmas

 In addition to specific games on different systems, understanding what the popular games are this year can guide gift shopping, as well as help you appreciate what kids are playing.

PEGI 3 games: The best video games kids want to play this Christmas

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knock Out: The best video games kids want to play this Christmas

This is a race to the flag competition where you play online with many other players. It’s silly fun that’s fun for the whole family.

• little turtles Date: 08/04/2020
• platforms: PC and PlayStation 4
• Genres: Action, Fighting and Sports
• Players: You can play this with 60 players online.

Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit

This is Mario Kart but with real remote control cars. They have a camera so you can see the action from the Switch screen in the best augmented reality game yet.

• Publication date: 10/16/2020
• platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Genres: Action, Creative, Physically Active, Racing and Sports
• Players: You can play with 4 players in the same room

Boomering Fu

This is a comic combat game where you play with different edible heroes. It’s fast and fun, but it takes a lot of skill to win. Best of all, you can play with up to 6 players.

• Publication date: 08/13/2020
• platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC and Xbox One
• Genres: Action, Fighting and Simulation
• Players: You can play with 6 players in the same room

bugsnax

This is a different adventure. As it catches and consumes the sandwich-shaped insects, it takes on the different edible properties. It’s a lot of fun with an unsolved mystery that has a twist on the story.

• Publication date: 11/12/2020
• platforms: Mac, PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
• Genres: Creative, Puzzle and Simulation
• Players: This is a single player game

Summer in mara

This is a beautiful adventure story in which a young girl explores her home island. You get to tend the harvest and talk to all kinds of different characters who need your help.

• Publication date: 06/15/2020
• platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
• Genres: Adventure, Open World, Role Playing and Simulation
• Players: This is a single player game

Riverbond

A four-player adventure where you will work together to explore an enchanting block-based land. There are all kinds of battles and weapons to find. It’s exuberant fun without violence taking over.

• Publication date: 06/10/2019
• platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
• Genres: Action, Adventure and Fighting
• Players: You can play with 4 players in the same room and up to 4 players online

Immortal Fenyx Rising

This is a mythical online adventure where you explore a huge world, solve puzzles and fight evil. It’s like Zelda Breath of the Wild but with Greek gods.

• Publication date: 12/03/2020
• platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S
• Genres: Adventure, Fighting and Open World
• Players: This is a single player game

Geshin impact

This is a free online adventure that takes place in a fantasy world. You explore, interact with computer characters, and work with other players to complete missions and level up your character.

• Publication date: 09/27/2020
• platforms: Android, PC, PlayStation 4 and iOS
• Genres: Action, Adventure, Narrative, Open World and Role Playing
• Players: You can play this with 4 players online.

Hyrule Warrior Age Of Calamity

This is hack and slash fighting game. What makes it different and popular is the link to the story of Zelda Breath of the Wild. Combined buttons are combined with tactical considerations in the Hyrule war game.

• Publication date: 11/14/2020
• platforms: Nintendo Switch
• Genres: Action and Fighting
• Players: This is a single player game