The games kids hear about most, ranked by popularity across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and mobile stores, with a GameCompass health score and age fit for each one.
Data from October 1, 2026 · Refreshed on the 1st and 15th of each month
Of the 100 most-played games in this list, 95 have a GameCompass review. 17 score Good or Excellent (60-100), 44 Decent (40-59), 18 Mixed (30-39), and 16 Risky or Concerning (0-29). Health scores weigh benefits (educational value, creativity, pro-social play) against risks (monetization pressure, time pressure, social risk, content intensity).
Of the 100 most played games, 95 have a GameCompass review: 17 rated Good or better, 44 Decent, 18 Mixed and 16 Risky or Concerning. 11 of them are suitable for ages 6–8.
Most played games with a Good or Excellent GameCompass score.
Popular on #1 Nintendo Switch · #12 PC · #52 PlayStation
The Witcher 3 is a mature-rated fantasy RPG celebrated for its deep narrative and complex moral choices.
Paid game · ESRB M · PEGI 18
Popular on #5 PC · #11 PlayStation · #16 Nintendo Switch +1
EA SPORTS FC 27 is a premium football simulation for dedicated fans, offering deep team management and online play.
Paid game
Popular on #3 PlayStation · #8 Xbox · #35 PC
Grand Theft Auto V is a sprawling open-world crime game known for its intense mature content, including extreme violence, strong language, and sexual themes.
Paid game · ESRB M · PEGI 18
Popular on #1 PlayStation · #2 Xbox · #3 Android
Roblox is a vast online platform where children can play millions of user-created games, from simple obstacle courses to complex role-playing.
Free-to-play · ESRB T
Popular on #6 Xbox · #8 PlayStation · #9 PC
Rainbow Six Siege is a highly competitive, mature tactical shooter where teamwork is paramount, but it comes with significant risks.
Paid game · ESRB M · PEGI 18
Popular on #6 PC · #12 PlayStation · #12 Xbox
Apex Legends is a fast-paced, team-based battle royale shooter where players drop into an arena, scavenge for gear, and work together to be the last squad…
Free-to-play · ESRB T · PEGI 16
Popular on #9 Xbox · #10 PC · #10 PlayStation
Marvel Rivals is a fast-paced 6v6 team shooter where kids battle as iconic Marvel heroes and villains.
Free-to-play · ESRB T · PEGI 12
Popular on #8 PC · #35 PlayStation · #36 Android
Aniimo is a free-to-play creature-collecting RPG that offers a vast world to explore and creatures to find, fostering teamwork in its four-player online modes.
Free-to-play
Popular on #1 PC
Counter-Strike 2 is a highly competitive, free-to-play tactical shooter where teams face off in intense, realistic gun battles.
Free-to-play · ESRB M · PEGI 18
Popular on #1 iOS · #3 Xbox · #5 PlayStation +1
Minecraft is a robust creative sandbox where children build anything they imagine, learn problem-solving, and collaborate with friends.
Paid game · ESRB E10+ · PEGI 7
GameCompass is free for every family and takes nothing from game studios. A coffee is what puts the next game on the list.
Buy us a coffeeWhat support pays for
Popular on #2 PC
Popular on #5 PC
Popular on #6 PC · #47 PlayStation
Popular on #25 PlayStation · #25 Xbox +2
Popular on #6 PC · #6 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #9 iOS · #17 PC +1
Popular on #16 PC · #34 PlayStation
Popular on #16 PlayStation · #23 PC +1
Popular on #3 PC
Popular on #4 PC
Popular on #5 PC
Popular on #2 Nintendo Switch · #93 PlayStation
Popular on #15 PC · #41 PlayStation
Popular on #5 iOS · #6 Android
Popular on #15 PlayStation · #19 Xbox +1
Popular on #4 PlayStation · #7 Xbox +1
Call of Duty®
Popular on #4 Xbox · #14 PlayStation +1
Popular on #5 Xbox · #6 PlayStation +1
EA SPORTS FC 26 (all other platforms)
Popular on #7 PlayStation · #16 Xbox +1
Popular on #20 PC
Popular on #11 Nintendo Switch · #62 PC +1
Popular on #9 PC
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
Popular on #1 Nintendo Switch · #88 PC
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Popular on #12 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #19 PlayStation · #34 PC
Popular on #1 Xbox · #2 PlayStation
Rotate Rings
Popular on #1 Android · #3 iOS
Popular on #14 PC
Popular on #11 PC
Popular on #14 PC · #15 Xbox
Popular on #1 PC
Popular on #17 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #4 Android · #7 iOS
Popular on #36 PC · #36 PlayStation
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Popular on #5 Nintendo Switch
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Popular on #3 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #24 PC · #26 PlayStation
Popular on #10 iOS · #11 Android
Popular on #3 Nintendo Switch
Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection
Popular on #7 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #11 Xbox · #39 PlayStation +1
Popular on #7 Nintendo Switch · #55 PlayStation +1
Popular on #26 PC · #45 PlayStation
Popular on #18 PC
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Popular on #8 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #8 iOS · #18 Android
Popular on #10 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #11 PC
Popular on #9 Android
Popular on #13 PC
Popular on #6 iOS · #27 Android
Popular on #23 PC · #49 PlayStation
Popular on #7 Android
Popular on #6 iOS · #32 PC
Popular on #4 Android
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Popular on #2 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #18 Nintendo Switch · #50 PC +1
Popular on #24 PlayStation · #49 PC
Popular on #6 Android
Popular on #18 PC
Popular on #2 Android
Popular on #17 PC
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Popular on #14 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #4 PC
Popular on #10 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #27 PC · #31 PlayStation
Popular on #26 Android
Popular on #1 Android
NieR:Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition
Popular on #20 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #14 Nintendo Switch
EA SPORTS™ College Football 27
Popular on #10 Xbox · #59 PlayStation
Popular on #2 PC
Popular on #20 PlayStation · #55 PC
Popular on #30 PlayStation · #45 PC
Popular on #37 PlayStation · #38 PC
Popular on #33 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #40 PlayStation · #68 PC
Popular on #38 Nintendo Switch · #88 PlayStation
Popular on #21 Xbox · #57 PlayStation
Dune: Awakening
Popular on #24 Xbox · #55 PC
Popular on #38 Android
Popular on #36 Nintendo Switch · #48 PC
Popular on #37 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #41 Nintendo Switch
Popular on #36 PC · #56 PlayStation
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Popular on #22 PlayStation · #70 PC
Popular on #17 PlayStation · #75 PC
Popular on #19 PC
Popular on #31 PC · #65 PlayStation
Popular on #17 Xbox · #80 PlayStation
The highest-ranked games in this list that GameCompass considers suitable for each age band.
Each chart contributes Borda points (rank 1 = 100 points) multiplied by its weight. The same game in several charts is merged by its GameCompass review or by its normalized name. Read the full methodology
GameCompass is free for every family and takes nothing from game studios. A coffee is what puts the next game on the list.
Buy us a coffeeWhat support pays for