Best Christmas Gift Games for Kids on Consoles and PC


The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes

Available Now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Steam

Where to Buy: $39.99 USD — Available at Amazon

 Watch the latest trailer here

The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes invites players of all ages to dive into a festive world filled with holiday magic, where families can take on the role of a Scout Elf-in-training and race through 24 levels that cover the North Pole, from lively training grounds to the heart of Santa’s Workshop. The immersive experience is packed with playful puzzles, cookie-themed challenges, and delightful mini-games designed to keep everyone entertained. Thanks to easy-to-use controls and thoughtful accessibility options, like auto-collection and invincibility mode, even the youngest players can join in on the fun and experience the joy of saving the Christmas season.

DreamWorks Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party

Available Now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Steam

Where to Buy: $39.99 USD — Available at Amazon

 Watch the trailer here

Inspired by the globally popular streaming series Gabby’s Dollhouse and theupcoming theatrical release of Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, this brand new 3D narrative adventure invites players to join Gabby and Pandy Paws as they get ready for a big celebration. Using the dollhouse’s Catavator, players explore a vibrant dollhouse filled with colorful rooms, each bursting with unique activities, dozens of mini games, and delightful surprises. Designed to encourage imagination and exploration, players can experience the game solo or team up with a friend in local co-op mode, with Player 1 taking on the role of Gabby and Player 2 as Pandy Paws. With its accessible design, the game is perfect for families, making it easy for parents, siblings, or friends to jump in and play together without interrupting progress.

NBA Bounce

Available Now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Steam

Where to Buy: $39.99 USD — Available at Amazon

 Watch the trailer here

NBA Bounce brings a colorful and light-hearted spin to the sport, packed with fun game modes, customization options, and the excitement of playing as your favorite NBA mascots. Whether it’s a quick pick-up game, a full season run, or over 30 unique challenges, NBA Bounce has something for everyone – from lifelong fans to first-time players – inviting all to hit the court, share the fun, and feel the magic of basketball together. Players can create their own basketball star with a huge range of avatar customization options – from head size and skin tone to clothing, accessories, and over-the-top wacky cartoon designs. All official NBA team mascots are also available to unlock and play, including fan favorites from the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Milwaukee Bucks.

Barbie Horse Trails

Available Now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Steam

Where to Buy: $39.99 USD — Available at Amazon

 Watch the trailer here

Team up with Ken’s aunt, Lady Carson, and the Park Rangers to give the already amazing park a fresh new look, turning it into a space for everyone to enjoy! Hop on your horse and gallop through fields of wildflowers, explore lush forests, climb breathtaking mountains, or take a relaxing stroll by a sparkling lake. As a Junior Ranger-in-Training, you’ll learn all you need to know about the park with Head Ranger, Annalise. Join Archaeologist, Dr. Potts, as you dig up ceramics and find the mystery horse. Ride through the wilderness, capturing incredible moments with your camera and saving your discoveries in your journal to showcase the park’s beauty. On your quests, you’ll find chests filled with collectibles. Show off your creativity, styling Barbie and Barbie to match every adventure. Add more sparkle to Lucky, accessorizing her with bridles, saddles, colotful braids, ribbons, and clips.

Chicken Run: Eggstraction

Available Now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Steam

Where to Buy: $19.99 USD — Available at Amazon

 Watch the trailer here

Chicken Run: Eggstraction continues the story of Aardman’s 2023 hit film Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, transforming the franchise’s trademark wit, charm, and high-stakes tension into a full-length interactive adventure for all. The adventure is brought to life by a stellar cast of British talent, including Bella Ramsey, Josie Sedgwick-Davies, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Romesh Ranganathan, Jane Horrocks and even more familiar voices. Players can finally take charge with Frizzle, Molly, Fowler, and the rest of the flock, equipping their special chicken skills and unique leadership powers to save chicken-kind. Team up in two-player local co-op and eggsplore a variety of high-security locations from the industrial Chump Factory to the maze-filled Peckingham Manor. Disguise the chickens with camouflage, knit distracting decoys, and even launch a squadmate into battle! Each mission demands teamwork and stealth to outsmart the ever-watchful Nugget Industry.

Dora: Rainforest Rescue

Available Now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Steam

Where to Buy: $39.99 USD — Available at Amazon

 Watch the trailer here

Launching in the 25th anniversary year of the Dora franchise, Dora: Rainforest Rescue invites players to join Dora and Boots on a mission to stop Swiper’s latest scheme and restore the magical Alebrije Tree. Across five vibrant locations, players can run, jump, and swing through colorful environments, collect Magic Leaves, and solve puzzles that seamlessly blend adventure with Spanish language learning. Along the way, fans will meet beloved characters including Tico, Isa, Benny, Big Red Chicken, and Ale the Alebrije. A variety of engaging mini-games add extra fun to the adventure, including Swiper Swipe quick-reflex challenges, Troll’s Quiz educational riddles, and additional character-driven activities. A two-player local co-op mode allows families to explore, learn, and solve puzzles together. Designed specifically for young players, the game features simple, intuitive mechanics that are clearly explained to make every step easy to follow.

PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship

Available Now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Steam

Where to Buy: $39.99 USD — Available at Amazon

 Watch the trailer here

PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship expands the world of PAW Patrol® with a dynamic roster of characters, including Roxi, Boomer, and Mayor Humdinger, who appear as playable for the very first time. Featuring visuals and characters that feel true to the TV show, fans can fully immerse themselves in the PAW Patrol universe while racing iconic monster trucks across 12 thrilling tracks and three arena locations, including Adventure Bay, Scallywag’s Island, the Mountain, and Foggy Bottom. Racers can perform tricks and mid-air stunts to earn boosts, unlock signature moves, and collect Pup Treats and special objects to gain an edge in each high-speed competition. The brand new Arena mode adds an engaging twist, shifting the focus from racing to collecting and exploration. With Arena challenges, Pup Cup tournaments, and enhanced tracks, PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship builds on the core racing formula with fresh variety and exciting new ways to play. Designed with accessibility at its core, the game features intuitive controls suitable for children as young as three, while still offering depth through unique character abilities, new modes, and enhanced features that reward strategic gameplay. Families can also race together in local co-op mode, creating fun experiences for younger players, parents, and older siblings alike.

Bratz: Rhythm & Style

Available Now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Steam

Where to Buy: $39.99 USD — Available at Amazon

 Watch the trailer here

Combining fashion, music, and rhythm, this stylish new game lets fans play as Cloe, Yasmin, Sasha, and Jade as they take to the runway to showcase fierce new looks and moves.  With 20 original tracks from the Bratz universe, stylish mini-games, and global exploration, Bratz: Rhythm & Style lets fans live out their ultimate fashion fantasy starting today. Whether you’re slaying the runway in a global fashion competition in single-player story mode, or battling it out in Party Mode with up to 4-player local multiplayer, Bratz: Rhythm & Style is packed with glam, groove, and girl power. Players can explore six vibrant cities including London, Tokyo, and the Bratz hometown of Stilesville, discovering new trends, unlocking hundreds of fashion items, and facing off against fan-favorite villains.

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