As per the Pew Research Center, teens are more likely to play social games because they want to make friends.
In 2021, teens don’t have many options available except hanging out with their friends on social media due to the continuing pandemic. And, they try to make friends through social games too. Social games fall into multiple categories including MMPORGs, MMO, MOBA, and RTS.
We have listed some of the best games that teens are playing these days. Let’s get started with the complete list and learn more about these games.
Games Kids play in their Early Teens
Here is a list of engaging games that you and your teenage friends can play online. We have made a list of games available on both desktop and mobile.
- Angry Birds
Angry Birds is one game that almost everyone loves whether old or young. However, angry birds is a favorite of teenagers mostly because it is funny, nostalgic, attention-grabbing, and comes with a great storyline. No wonder Angry birds became one of the best games on Android in the last few years.
- Candy Crush
Teens also love to play games that can help them pass their time faster. Most teens are bored, and mobiles have made it easier for them to kill boredom. They can watch movies, YouTube, and play games of their choice.
Candy Crush is one such game that they can play for free without much fuss. Candy crush is a social game as well. They can ask their friends to join them or to beat their score. This is one way of making more friends and also keeps them engaged.
- The Sims
The Sims is another great game that teens love to play. The reason behind The Sims is its gameplay and storyline. Who would not want to know more about how adults live their life? What options do adults have when they grow up? This is what The Sims tells teenagers.
Since teenagers fancy being an adult, Sims show them how their life goes. The Sims now has a social version available. Players can play the game with their peers in a social setting in real-time just like they do in the real world. Consider it as a virtual world where they have a second life available.
- Subway Surfers
We simply can’t exclude the Subway surfer game from this list. It is one of the most trending games on mobile app stores. And a major reason for that is because teenagers love to play Subway surfer.
The game is known for its quality graphics, a simple storyline, and in-app goodies that are unlocked when users play more of the game. Subway surfer is similar to Angry birds as it is reskinned into multiple scenarios by the developers and all versions are now available on the play store.
- PUBG
Player Unknown Battle Ground also known as PUBG is one massive multiplayer game that teenagers are flocking to. It has allowed teenagers to become social while playing a first-person shooter game.
The game also encourages inclusivity because every player (user) can dress their avatar in any way they want. There are multiple skins available in PUBG and players can design their characters before they enter the game. They can even buy skins through the in-app purchases offered by PUBG.
There are many other games like PUBG that teenagers love to play. These include Fortnite, Call of Duty Mobile, and Clash of Clans.
- Star battles
Star Battles is an intergalactic game designed for kids of all ages. The game has immersive graphics and is designed as an FPS that can be played on mobile and desktop. It is available on Unlimited Gamez mo and is perfect for teenagers who are into space games like Star Wars and the like.
- Among Us
Among Us is the digital version of the original game Mafia. It was first released on Twitch from where it got fame. The game has been in the market since 2018. However, it was the pandemic that made the game popular on Google and Apple stores. Among Us is a completely social game where a few players can play it on a server.
The game offers chat and voice options, and users can directly engage in talking with each other. Many players have become better friends by playing Among Us.
Another alternative of Among Us game is Roblox. Roblox is another great game that users can play with their friends and family.
- Minecraft
Minecraft is an old game where players make everything from building blocks. It is a completely open world and offers two scenarios. Missions, in which players have to solve a problem and become successful to complete, and Open World gameplay, where gamers don’t have a mission and they can simply explore the world.
Minecraft has become a boredom killer. People can play Minecraft with their friends on servers and create their own scenarios. It is a great game for people to reunite and play. Teenagers often host parties where they play Minecraft together.
Bottom-line
Teenagers are looking to explore, make friends, and kill boredom. Multiplayer games help them do that. The list of games we added above offers children a simple way to explore new worlds, create long lasting friendships, and manage time.
All of these games are known for their quality, security, and safety. So, you can rest assured and let your teens play these games without any worry.
