Top-10 best console games for family

It's always a great idea to spend more time with your family. If you have Xbox One or PlayStation 4 — it'll help you liven up your free time. Some games from this list don't even need any additional gamepads — only smartphones. By the way, we already made our top-10 party games for Xbox One and top-20 for PS4 - check them out!

For your convenience, we added all the game prices, so you can click at any of them to see the game in PSN Store or Microsoft Store.

Unravel & Unravel Two

Xbox $29.99

PS4 $29.99

Equipment: gamepads

Group: 2 players

Unravel Two is the acclaimed Unravel sequel, which was loved by many players for the cosy atmosphere and the funny knitted protagonist. The only difference is that there is a co-op in part two. You can solve puzzles together using the tricky mechanics of the plexus threads of the main characters. You'll have to sweat, trying to pass some levels, but this will not reduce the degree of pleasure from the game, vice versa, it's interesting not only to play but also to watch other players and give advice on passing the game.

Unravel Two became the 22nd Annual D.I.C.E. Awards finalist in Family Game of the Year category. 

The Jackbox Party Pack 4

Xbox One $24.99 

PS4 $24.99 (or $12.49 for PS Plus members until 7/9/2019)

Equipment: smartphones

Group: 2-16 players

This bundle of five interesting games will entertain the whole big family. No additional equipment needed, only your smartphones:

• Fibbage 3 (2-8 players) - tricky questions about your closest people.

• Survive the Internet (3-8 players) - hilarious comments for your relatives and from them, too.

• Monster Seeking Monster (3-7 players) - you can date… monsters? A little bit weird game, but fun enough to try it out.

• Bracketeering (3-16 players) - unpredictable questions and answers that will make you laugh. Oh, and here is a rating for the funniest response, so bring your sense of humour with you.

• Civic Doodle (3-8 players) - many of you liked to draw on the walls in your childhood? Even your grandma can break the rules and draw something right on the wall. You can be a street artist here: show your skills.

 Overcooked & Overcooked 2

Xbox One $16.99 (Overcooked) $24.99 (Overcooked! 2)

PS4 $16.99 (Overcooked) $24.99 (Overcooked! 2)

Equipment: gamepads

Group: 1-4 players

Both parts of this game are worth your time. You'll experience a very intense game, where only wise strategy, accurate plan and smart division of responsibilities will help your family to succeed. If you think that it's easy enough, don't be so sure. You'll face misunderstanding, disobedience and high level of various emotions while trying to serve some simple burger or sushi. 

Rocket League

Xbox One $19.99

PS4 $19.99 

Equipment: gamepads

Group: 1-4 players

This dynamic racing game is an energetic combination of arcade football, car madness, simple controls and competitions based on the laws of physics. You can completely change the rules of the game, try unique modes with elements of hockey and basketball. Emotions will go off-scale, and the family party won't be boring.

LEGO The Incredibles

Xbox One $59.99

PS4 $59.99

Equipment: gamepads

Group: 1-2 players

It is a fun game based on the well-known cartoon dilogy The Incredibles from Pixar studio, and the plot reveals the peculiarities of complicated superheroes family relations. Fans of the series will be doubly impressive since the game simulates the world from both cartoons at once. The game is suitable for almost all ages, and everyone from 6 to 99 years old alone or during a joint walkthrough with family or with a group of friends in two cooperative modes should enjoy it.

In general, almost all LEGO series games are suitable for passing on a split screen, and you need to choose a game according to your preferences: LEGO Ninjago, Marvel, The Hobbit, Star Wars, The Lord of the rings, etc.

FIFA 17

Xbox One $29.99

PS4 $29.99

Equipment: gamepads

Group: 1-4 players

Why we chose the game from 2017 over the newer one? It's simple - it has better reviews than older ones. 

A great game for every family member — even if you don't like sports, it'll be entertaining to watch your relatives competing. FIFA is considered the king of football simulators for many years. Not because it is the best, but because there is everything you need: almost all the world leagues, a broad base of football players and enjoyable Ultimate Team card mode, where you can collect the players and the ideal team.

Yooka-Laylee

Xbox One $39.99

PS4 $39.99

Equipment: gamepads

Group: 1-4 players

There are two cutest characters: Yooka, the heroic lizard who does the hard work, and the purple bat Laylee, she rolls sarcastic remarks and gives her green friend the support of her sonar, wings and other hidden abilities. The main task for two friends is to defeat the evil and vile Capital B, the owner of the corporation of the same name, and this bastard is going to take all the books to turn them into benefit with the help of a huge vacuum cleaner.

The children's game, at first sight, is suitable for the whole family walkthrough in a cosy evening.

Sonic Mania

Xbox One $19.99

PS4 $19.99

Equipment: gamepads

Group: 1-2 players

Sonic Mania is the perfect gift for all retro lovers. Somewhat complicated and extremely diverse, this game makes you remember why we loved the platformers of the past. Sonic rushes forward, collects rings, destroys bosses and gets chaos emeralds in secret areas. The game also offers a choice of several modes, so that your family will not be bored for sure.

The Escapists 2

Xbox One $19.99

PS4 $19.99

Equipment: gamepads

Group: 1-4 players

Players will have to play the role of prisoners trying to escape. The game has detailed simulation and simple pixel graphics, together with various locations: for example, a prison located in space or from a continuously travelling train, or a Soviet-Siberian prison located deep in the tundra.

A particularly tricky plan can be realized with your family in a co-op of up to four people on one screen in split-screen mode, or you can compete with them in escape speed. It will take maximum cohesion within the team, as the opponents - the wardens - are well armed and dangerous.

Just Dance 2019

Xbox One $39.99

PS4 $39.99 ($19.99 for PS Plus owners until 7/9/2019)

Equipment: smartphones

Group: 2-6 players

It's a great game to spend a lot of fun time with your family. It'll force you and your relatives to perform intricate movements of various dances with loud laughter. You will burn a lot of calories and get a boost of energy and excellent mood, moreover, without additional equipment - you'll only need a phone!

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