The Best Xbox One Games for Kids

Your favorite hedgehog of youth is back with the 3D treatment. You kid will race through tie-dyed worlds at breakneck speed in a one-player mode or go head to head with a sibling or friend in two-player. It's vibrant, exciting, and sure to challenge kids of all ages, as well as yourself.

The Ori series developed a cult following for its expansive, vivid, and roaming-friendly worlds. The latest release makes it feel like you're in a theater setting with psychedelic colors and arresting set-pieces as your character quests and solves puzzles. While 'Will' is rated E for everyone, younger children not used to the Minecraft roaming concept may have difficulty engaging. For others, however, its dreamscape offers adventures around every turn.

It's just another boring family vacation for Ben and his family when an evil magician casts a curse that only our hero can break. Your child will explore as the protagonist across a 3D world while battling enemies and solving puzzles. For a Cartoon Network loyalist, this is a great tie-in.

This gem of a game is great for big families or long-distance battle royales thanks to its four-player or eight-online-player modes. Its cartoon characters engage in slapstick battles at extreme heights that are harmless in the end. It's great as an alternative for more mature fighting games that young children aren't yet ready to play.

If your child is Harry Potter-obsessed, then you don't really need to read further, do you? But you should, because this two-pack will keep your child engaged for days, thanks to the inclusion of two separate games: LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7. Combined, they encapsulate the full series of books and movies and should be considered essential for any diehard fan of the series who also has an Xbox.

Originally released on NES during your childhood circa 1991, this legendary side-scroller gets a facelift while retaining all its chaotic fun. Selecting one of three difficulty levels (tadpole, toad, and battletoad), your child explores the levels and wallops big bosses while also solving minigames that pose their own challenges. While the appeal to you may be the nostalgia, there's a lot of lighthearted gameplay that will entertain a new generation of fans.

Another nostalgic title, this title contains two games originally released on Super Nintendo. The side-scrollers offer a challenge along with a lot of gags and cut scenes, providing hours of enjoyment that is as child-safe as the movies themselves.

Out with the old and in with the new. This turn-of-the-year update includes this year's bangers, including 'Rain on Me' by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, 'Kick It' by NCT 127, and 'Ice Cream' by BLACKPINK x Selena Gomez, along with 600 other songs that your child can jam to. It checks you and your child's moves via an app on your smartphone. Translation: No additional hardware required.

This 3D platformer follows a young fox as he embarks on a quest to discover his inner strength and, what else, save the world. It's scalable in difficulty for younger children, while its cartoon protagonist is quickly lovable. You'll feel right at home thanks to the homage this pays to the classic adventure games from your childhood.

This tie-in to the popular kids show is something die-hard fans will love. After an asteroid accident (really), the pups must use their new mysterious powers to clean up Adventure Bay. While your child can explore on his or her own, there's also a dual-player mode for teamwork with friends.

Not familiar with YouTube star Ryan? Well, your son or daughter probably is. Children who have watched his vlogs will have a blast racing across magical lairs and alongside some of their favorite characters from the show. With more simple controls than a certain plumber/racer, it's a great pick for children as young as 3.