Over the holidays, my youngest (4) made a major leap into the world of video games —and by that, I mean he finally played something other than Minecraft. Don’t get me wrong, I love Minecraft, but it’s nice to have some variety, and I’m not showing him Roblox as I’ve already lost my eldest to that rabbit-hole. His new enthusiasm was sparked by Lego City Undercover, which is like a kid-friendly version of GTA (minus the murder). It’s open world and like all of the Lego titles, has seamless couch co-op. Lego games are perfect for parents who want to game with younger children. My son can play solo, and I can easily jump in to help—though, more often than not, I find myself playing solo to unlock characters and tools when he’s not around to interfere (but don’t tell him).
After wrapping up Lego City Undercover, I took the opportunity to dive into more Lego titles, some I’m revisiting from the past. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how well some of these older games still hold up. Even better, since many are older, they’re incredibly cheap on my go-to site, CDKeys. The prices there often beat the official Xbox and Steam stores, so I ended up picking up quite a few titles over the holidays. Here are my seven top picks for the best Lego games we’ve been enjoying as a family, both on Xbox and Steam Deck.
There’s a Lego game for everyone
While these are my 7 personal picks for great Lego games, there is of course a huge library of them out there to add to your backlog, Lego Harry Potter, Lego Lord of the Rings to name a few. CDKeys has a massive selection at unbeatable price. If you’re curious about how the site works, check out our handy CDKeys FAQ here, but I’ve used them for years to save money on games.
What makes Lego games so special is their accessibility—simple mechanics and forgiving gameplay make them perfect for young kids, while clever puzzles and tongue-in-cheek humor keep parents entertained, too. While most of them follow a similar gameplay format there’s enough variety to keep it fresh between titles, and it beats your kid asking for Robux in lieu of pocket money each week (seriously I’ve been there).
If you’re looking for more ways to steer your kids away from endless hours of Roblox, check out our list of best kids games on Xbox for some family-friendly inspiration.
