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Best ps4 family games

Are board games getting too repetitive for you and your family? Level up your family game nights with these family games available for your PlayStation 4! Check out the list and have a fun weekend with your loved ones!

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1.Minecraft

Paid: $26.95 with in-app purchases

Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by Mojang and Markus Persson. Released in 2009, this game became the best-selling computer game with over 29 million copies sold worldwide. Available on various platforms.

  • Bruce Hudson

    by Bruce Hudson

    Minecraft remains one of the games kids will play for hours on end or watch videos about (also for hours on end). I think for most adults it loses its More

  • Rafael Roberts null

    by Rafael Roberts null

    Amazing... I like how they update the game quickly!

2.LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

Paid: $19.99

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 is an action-adventure game by Traveller's Tales and Warner Bros. Players explore the Marvel Universe and take the role of its characters. It can be played on PC and Mac, and on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PS4.

  • Kevin Barnes

    by Kevin Barnes

    This is a fun game and I agree that it has a lot of adventure. I like all the different options and characters that can be played.

3.Tricky Towers

Paid: $14.99

Tricky Towers is a multiplayer physics-based action puzzle tower building game developed and published by WeirdBeard Games. Throw bricks and build a structure before your opponents.

  • Justin Woods

    by Justin Woods

    I was looking for a game to play with my family on the PS4 and this is perfect. It is very fun and we all enjoy getting together to play.

4.Rayman Legends

Paid: $29.99 Check price
Rayman Legends is a platforming game by Ubisoft. The game is about Rayman and Globox enter new realms by entering a collection of paintings. Players can also play as the Teensies and princesses by rescuing them.
  • Hannah Snyder

    by Hannah Snyder

    Rayman is a pretty good platformer series. Legends is an excellent addition to the series. It is better than most modern games.

5.LEGO Batman: DC Super Heroes

Paid: $4.99

It is a fun game for Android and iOS devices. Batman and Robin have to fight against DC Super Heroes. There are a lot of famous enemies like Superman, Wonderwoman or The Flash.

  • Randy Howell

    by Randy Howell

    This is very fun game and costs a decent price. The characters are popular and easy to recognize. The gameplay is easy and there's nothing to worry about scaring the kids.

6.Lego Worlds

Paid: $29.99
Lego Worlds is an open world video game available for Windows computers, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It was developed by TT Games, Traveller's Tales and was published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
  • Doris Reid

    by Doris Reid

    Lego Worlds is my sons dream game. Its much easier to play then some of the other Lego games, like Star Wars, Marvel and Harry Potter. It has a great interactive world with heaps of things for him to do. It also has an Online Multiplayer option that  More

7.TowerFall Ascension

Paid: $14.99 With DLCs

TowerFall Ascension is a 2D indie action local co-op video game developed and published by Matt Makes Games Inc. This 4-player game is available for PC and Mac, and on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gaming consoles.

  • Jose Mendez

    by Jose Mendez

    It's fun!! Perfect for the parties!! I would definitely recommend it.

8.Broforce

Paid: $14.99

Broforce is a run-and-gun platform video game released on 15 October 2015 with up to four players cooperatively playing against enemies. It is developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital.

  • Mario Aguilera

    by Mario Aguilera

    Carving your way through a level in Broforce is full of carnage, as explosions rock the screen and you tear through the scenery. Though inventive, some of the boss fights halt that fun, and the way co-op deals with lives is too unforgiving, but it’s  More

9.Gauntlet

Paid: $19.99

Gauntlet is a co-op action role-playing video game where four players must battle against monsters, bosses, traps, and so on. It was developed by Atari Games and was initially released in 1985 for Windows PC and Sony PlayStation 4 consoles.

  • Yu Cai

    by Yu Cai

    I wanted the best PS4 family game, and found Gauntlet: Slayer Editon. It is'nt family related, but some of us had fun with it. An ok but violent game.

10.Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes

Paid: $14.99 PS VR & PS Camera Required
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a game where one player is trapped in a virtual room with a ticking time bomb. The other players have to give instructions to defuse the bomb by deciphering the given information without actually seeing it.
  • Brian Larson

    by Brian Larson

    This game is very unique. The way it plays is different from your usual game. The usual requirement of a friend helps add to the fun factor because you two are guaranteed some laughs. There's not a ton of variety to the game play but that main concep More

11.Little Big Planet 3

Paid: $19.99

Developed by Sumo Digital, the Little Big Planet 3 is a puzzle game released in 2014. The adventure game was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PS3 and PS4. It follows four main characters Swoop, Sackboy, and two more.

  • Brenda Green

    by Brenda Green

    I have been a fan of this game since the original Little Big Planet so it's no surprise that this latest edition would be a favorite of mine. There are three new characters this time around; Oddsock, a land animal type character, he's quick and nimbl More

12.Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Paid: $39.99 Check price

The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a platformer video game collection developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision. Relive the best moments of the Sony's mascot with graphics and soundtrack completely remastered.

  • Huang Shi

    by Huang Shi

    Crash Bandicoot was one of my favorite games growing up and I'm excited to see it back. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a new iteration of the game with fresh graphics.

13.Just Dance 2018

Paid: $59.99

Just Dance 2018 is the new dance rhythm video game from the popular Ubisoft franchise where you can demonstrate your dance skills with more than 40 songs. 

  • Doris Contreras

    by Doris Contreras

    My daughter, who has special needs, loves to play Just Dance 2018. She loves the songs and does the movements as best she can. She doesn't care about "winning," just having fun! Highly recommended for children with special needs.

14.That's You!

Paid: $9.99

That's You! is party quiz game to play with your family and/or friends (for two to six players). Use your TV, Ps4, smartphone or tablet and answer more than 1,000 funny questions, doodle challenges, photo challenges and more.

  • Raymond Franklin

    by Raymond Franklin

    That's You! is a fun game for groups that can be accessed via the PS4, smartphone or tablet. Currently on sale for $5.99, That's You! provides a variety of different games and family friendly activities. The game enables users to have fun with each o More

15.Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes 2.0 Edition

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Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes 2.0 Edition is an action-adventure sandbox video game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Disney Interactive Studios. Conquer a game universe where you have the freedom and endless opportunity to create stories and action adventures featuring the all-new Marvel Super Heroes. 

  • Aaryan Balasubramanium

    by Aaryan Balasubramanium

    This game is great to play as a family! It's kid friendly and we have a blast playing it all together. Even the adults!

16.Knowledge is Power

Paid: $9.99

Knowledge is Power is a PS4 exclusive show quizz video game developed by Wish Studios where you and family and friend answer a massive variety of trivia questions with tactile challenges.  

  • Héctor Solano

    by Héctor Solano

    Knowledge is Power is a great PS4 game, and it is my favorite to play with my family. It has provided hours and hours of entertainment and we even learn a bit of trivia from it as well.

17.Ratchet & Clank

Paid: $14.99
Ratchet & Clank is a 3D third platformer shooter and is a remastered edition of the original Ratchet & Clank. It was released for PlayStation 2 and was re-released in 2016 for PlayStation 4.
  • Debra Simpson

    by Debra Simpson

    This is a fun game for my whole family. We play it for hours and it stays exciting.

18.LEGO Marvel's Avengers

Paid: $19.99

LEGO Marvel's Avengers is a LEGO-themed action adventure game for Windows and Mac computers, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. It was published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and was released on January 26, 2016.

  • Hannah Little

    by Hannah Little

    The graphics , action animation is awesome,new action-packed, Super Hero adventure, the concept of the Play as the most powerful Super Heroes in their quest to save the world is also encourage the kid s for the better for the world.

19.SpeedRunners

Paid: $14.99

SpeedRunners is a multiplayer racing video game for Microsoft Windows computers, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and more. It was developed by DoubleDutch Games and was published by tinyBuild. The game was released on April 20, 2016.

  • Rachel Bowman

    by Rachel Bowman

    I enjoy playing games together with my family. This is a great one and involves so much to keep your occupied and having fun.

20.Skylanders: Imaginators

Paid: $74.99 Check price

Skylanders: Imaginators is a toys-to-life action 3D platformer video game developed by Toys for Bob and published by Activision. Players use the power of imagination to create their own Skylanders and battle in an adventure to save Skylands.

  • Evelyn Carter

    by Evelyn Carter

    Rated E for everyone 10 and up, Skylanders: Imaginators is a fantastic choice for a family game on the PlayStation 4. It's a game of good old-fashioned competition with each player battling for Skylands. Each person can create their own character fur More

21.Rocksmith Remastered

Paid: $39.99

Join over three million people who have learned to play guitar with the award-winning Rocksmith® method. Plug any real guitar or bass with a 1/4 inch jack directly into your PC or Mac and you'll learn to play in just 60 days.

  • by Beverly Carpenter

    This is a GREAT game. I mean, is it really a game if it is teaching you something? Learning to play guitar can be sooo hard, but this game turns it into something fun and easy. This is such a great concept, very helpful in learning to play on your ow More

22.PlayStation VR Worlds

Paid: $14.99 PS VR & PS Camera Required

PlayStation® VR WORLDS is a journey through five virtual reality experiences developed specially for PS VR, including The London Heist, VR Luge, Into the Deep (working title) and more. PS VR & PS Camera Required.

  • Ajay Verma

    by Ajay Verma

    A great excuse to get the family together for a little fun. We have so much taking turns being horrible at this game lol

23.Rock Band 4

Paid: $59.99 Rivals Bundle

Rock Band 4 is a music/rhythm video game developed and published by Harmonix. Show off your skills and play alone or with friends in this fun game, with more than 1500 tracks available to play. (Requires the use of music gaming controllers or a USB microphone).

  • Michael Ray

    by Michael Ray

    This is a really fun game to play. I have played it many times. I really like to play with my family. I like playing bass guitar the best!

24.Rabbids Invasion: the Interactive TV Show

Paid: $19.99

Rabbids Invasion is an interactive game developed by Ubisoft. It is based on the hit animated cartoon on Nickelodeon also produced by Ubisoft, combining existing television episodes with a series of mini challenges. PS Camera and Kinect required.

  • Peter Murphy

    by Peter Murphy

    This is a great game for the family. It has two player mode so I was able to play with my kids. They enjoyed it because it was simple to learn and had easy game-play. I showed them how its done. It does seem pretty cheap overall but it was fine.

25.The LEGO Movie Videogame

Paid: $19.99 Check price

The movie based on Lego creations had also this funny PS4 game that will let you play in the funny and surprising Lego World. You will play as Emmet, the character of the movie, and live a dangerous and thrilling quest.

  • Nicholas Gutierrez

    by Nicholas Gutierrez

    Any fan of LEGO or the LEGO Movie will thoroughly enjoy this game! I bought it for my niece to try out, and she loved it! It's the only game she wants to play now, which is good, because there's lots of action and it has a long completion time for he More

26.Yooka-Laylee

Paid: $39.99
Yooka-Laylee is a platform game published by Team17 in 2017 and developed by Playtonic Games. Yooka-Laylee is a spiritual successor to their series Banjo-Kazooie released for the Nintendo 64 nearly 20 years prior.

  • by Sara Taylor

    I am a fan of the old banjo games and I find that Yooka-Laylee is fun to play but it doesn't have the depth of the old games. Yooka-Laylee has beautiful landscape visuals, a fantastic soundtrack, and fast-paced action. I think the game is enjoyable b More

 DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that The Game of Life was originally a checkered board game which taught children the importance of living an ethical life? Originally called The Checkered Game of Life, the board game was created by Milton Bradley in 1860. The game's rules were fairly simple, with players navigating on a board which resembled a checkerboard, trying to land on spaces which symbolizes virtuous traits such as Perseverance and Honesty, all the while avoiding negative traits like Idleness and Crime. Another interesting thing to note is that a six-sided top called a teetotum instead of dice, due to it being associated with gambling during that period.

It comes without a doubt that board games were the staple of family game nights back in the day. But with the emergence of video games, consoles eventually took over the pastime, with family games for PS4, Xbox, and PCs being made available to the general public. At the same time, even games that aren't considered as "family-friendly" are being played by families. Said games usually belong to the MOBA, MMORPG, and FPS genre, although other genres may be played as well. Knowing these, it's no surprise that games have brought plenty of families closer together, thanks to their shared interests and hobbies.

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