The best games for kids on the ROG Xbox Ally

If you’re shopping for a youngin’ and want them to have the best possible ROG Xbox Ally experience, quality kid-friendly games are a must. They need to be age-appropriate, accessible, and easily enjoyed in quick bursts from the back seat of a car or on a school bus. Here are the best games that fit the bill. They're perfect for kids enjoying ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Ally gaming handhelds at home or on the go.

Fall Guys

There’s a reason Fall Guys is one of the most popular free-to-play party-royale games out there: it’s cute and incredibly addictive. Play as a round little bean fella and strive to survive a gauntlet of Ninja Warrior-style physics- and platforming-based minigames, all while outlasting opponents. You can dress up your chonky avatar in countless ways, giving the experience a personalization component that’ll resonate with kids (and the parents playing alongside them). Snag Fall Guys from the Epic Games Store.

The Sonic the Hedgehog series

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At ROG, we know our Sonic the Hedgehog — he's a surefire bet for all-ages fun. Try out free-to-play Sonic Rumble for party-game-fueled online multiplayer mayhem. Give the critically acclaimed Sonic Racing CrossWorlds a go for kart racing and hoverboarding brilliance — it's one of the best racing games on the ROG Xbox Ally, period. For traditional 2D speed platforming fun, check out the graphically gorgeous Sonic Superstars or go retro with the ever-popular modern-day classic Sonic Mania. There’s a Sonic game for everyone. You can pick up Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Sonic Superstars, and Sonic Mania on the Xbox store.

Stardew Valley

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Anyone — kid, adult, or otherwise — in need of a cozy gaming experience should check out Stardew Valley, one of the most popular farm-sim games in modern times. You can customize your appearance and your house, make friends with locals, do a bit of adventuring, and farm crops to your heart’s content. It’s a relaxed game perfect for calming down with. Play it on Game Pass or buy it from the Xbox store.

Minecraft (and its spin-off games)

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Minecraft gives players a vast, blocky world to explore, survive in, and reshape however they like, whether that means building cozy houses, elaborate machines, or entire cities with friends. It’s open-ended joy incarnate. But it’s not the only game in the series! Minecraft Dungeons takes the familiar art style in a new direction, offering a fast-paced, dungeon-crawling action game that’s easy to pick up and fun to play cooperatively. Minecraft Legends rounds out the trio with a lighter real-time strategy experience, tasking players with leading allies and defending the Overworld from invading forces. Together, these games offer something for almost every type of kid, from laid-back builders to action fans. All three titles are available on Game Pass and the Xbox store.

The Goat Simulator series

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The Goat Simulator games are for those who like wacky, out-of-control experiences. Play as a goat with a long, sticky tongue and a penchant for getting into physics-based mischief. Roam around a big interactive sandbox, discover weird secrets like UFOs and demonic runes, cause explosions and mayhem, jetpack yourself high into the sky, destroy the town — whatever you want. There are no rules in the wild lands of Goat Simulator Remastered and Goat Simulator 3, both of which are on Game Pass as well as purchasable from the Xbox store.

The Ori series

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Kids who want visually gorgeous, emotionally resonant adventures will get a lot out of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Both games in the duology are almost like interactive Pixar movies, featuring heartfelt stories accompanied by labyrinthian platforming and tense combat. These games require a bit of skill to get through, so don’t let the cute art fool you: your kid will need to be a pretty good button presser to reach the credits. Check out both Ori games on Game Pass or buy them on the Xbox store.

The Crash Bandicoot series

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Speaking of higher-skill games, Crash Bandicoot is the ultimate platforming test for kids, meaning any youngster craving a real challenge ought to give this old-school franchise a go. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy packages the first three Crash games in one convenient title, giving the gamer in your life a trio of intense adventures to hop, spin, and slide their way through. After that, there’s the brilliant legacy sequel Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time. It features an absolute abundance of content that’ll keep any platforming enthusiast busy for dozens of hours. Play all these hard-as-nails gems on Game Pass or buy them on the Xbox store.

Roblox

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More a platform than a single game, Roblox is packed with millions of player-made experiences, ranging from obstacle courses and tycoon sims to role-playing worlds and competitive action games. You’ll even find licensed adventures, like Sonic Speed Simulator. Roblox’s blocky demeanor may look straightforward, but there’s a surprising amount of variety and depth here. Kids can spend hours jumping between games or even learning to build their own. Because much of Roblox is social and user-generated, parents should keep an eye on chat settings and in-game purchases — but once ground rules are established, the sky’s the limit. Get Roblox for free from the Xbox store.

These are just a few of the best games you can play on our gaming handhelds. Check out our other favorite games for the ROG Xbox Ally and share your favorites with us on Discord.