Mobile multiplayer games cover an astonishing array of genres, doing things that you just wouldn’t have thought possible. Multiplayer apps are all the rage, but what can you do if your younger teen or preteen wants to get in on the action like the adults or the older siblings? Find some safe multiplayer apps that you can feel good about approving, of course! Your child will want the excitement, adventure, and interaction that go with multiplayer apps, but you want to be assured that there are few risks to your youngster.
Here are some fun multiplayer games for kids of all ages to play by themselves.
1. My Town World - 3D Mini-Games for Kids
My Town World is a safe, multiplayer adventure game that will appeal to younger players as well as older kids. The three mini-games will accommodate up to 20 kids in one game. My Town: World is a very soothing game that gives you the chance to discover new spaces and interact with characters and elements from every corner of your own city.
There are also quite a few other pastimes within the app, including adopting a pet, customizing the avatar, collecting accessories and clothing, and more. This game does include an in-game chat system designed for players to help one another.
Price: Free with in-app purchases
Devices: iOS, Android
2. Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart Tour is a racing mobile game with real-time multiplayer option. With friends or others nearby, players can create their own set of rules and compete against up to seven others. Standard Races pit players in 100cc-speed competition against other Mario Kart Tour players around the world. These races affect your multiplayer grade. Players can also earn Grand Stars from multiplayer modes, which are good towards unlocking rewards in the single-player mode.
Price: Free with in-app purchases
Devices: iOS, Android
3. Heads Up!
This multiplayer game is designed for use in one local setting, like at a party. Put a whole new twist on charades by using your phone! One player holds the phone up to his or her forehead, and the others shout out clues so the clueless player can guess the word or phrase.
The app allows players to record the action and share videos to social media. There are multiple game card decks included, and additional categories are available as in-app purchases for $2.79 each.
Price: Free with in-app purchases
Devices: iOS, Android
4. Minecraft
This is another popular app among multiplayer games for kids of all time. It aims at checking how smart you can be when it comes to making random decisions. As a player, you are first dropped into a world that’s randomly generated. Here, decide what you want to do as you cross-play with your friends. This app contains three modes; survival, realms, and creativity. Of course, you can’t die in Creative mode but you got to be a survivor in the Survivor mode. Otherwise, the bad guys will catch up with you and even kill you.
Price: $6.99
Devices: iOS, Android
5. Monopoly
Play the popular board game online with your family and even extended friends and grandparents. Full instructions are provided so even if you're kids haven't played before they will quickly be buying and selling property like a real-life tycoon! Even little ones can begin to understand turn-taking and money management in this game, but it's best suited for elementary school kids. Online Monopoly is available to play for free online, or you can choose to pay for the app which costs a few dollars.
Price: $3.99
Devices: iOS, Android
6. Draw N Guess Multiplayer
Draw N Guess Multiplayer puts players in touch with one another for a great guess-my-word drawing game. Up to 6 players can join into a single game any time, from anywhere. Play at your own pace, which makes the game great for younger players with some supervision. There are multiple game modes, too.
Draw N Guess Multiplayer does offer in-game voice chatting. Younger players should be supervised, but if it’s competitive fun you’re after, this game will fill the bill.
Price: Free with in-app purchases
Devices: iOS, Android
7. Avo!
Thanks to digital magic, an avocado has actually come to life in this delightful multiplayer game that even preschool family members can enjoy. As Avo, players get to find clues, solve puzzles, and go on amazing adventures. You can even customize your avocado and get into shooting movies as you play.
Up to 6 players can join in the fun. The game consists of 8 chapters, the first two of which come with your download. Additional chapters cost ninety-nine cents individually, or can be purchased as a group for $5.99.
Price: Free with in-app purchases
Devices: iOS
8. Terraria
Build and explore entire worlds in this app that has migrated from video game console to mobile device. Up to 7 people can play at one time on a local or device-to-device wifi, making it perfect for families. If your child enjoys Minecraft, he or she will love this one, too. There are over 20 biomes to explore, 400 enemies to conquer, and 20 NPCs to get to know.
There are some references to alcohol, some blood and gore, and some cartoon violence, so parents of young players might want to evaluate the game before including very young players. This is the full game, reimagined and retooled to make a fabulous mobile experience.
Price: $4.99
Devices: iOS, Android
9. Kids Vs. Adults Challenge Multiplayer
Kids Vs. Adults is a collection of two-player games where users play on the same device with a split screen. Once the game is downloaded, it can be played offline. There’s a board game, a puzzle game, and more. If you are looking for a safe, controllable multiplayer experience for your young player, this app may fit the bill.
Developers have included some neat features, such as the capability to play offline and the option to change the screen orientation with the touch of a button.
Price: Free with in-app purchases
Devices: iOS, Android
10. Fun Run 3 - Multiplayer Games
Take a classic running game and dress it up with hilarious antics and challenges, and add in up to 8 online friends, and you get Fun Run 3. This game offers amazing battles, power-ups, customizations, and smooth new moves to make things interesting.
This game does enable players to connect both with friends and new people online. There are in-app purchases available. Prices range from ninety-nine cents to $99.99.
Price: Free with in-app purchases
Devices: iOS, Android
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