Despite the popularity of the Switch, the Nintendo 3DS is still going strong thanks to its simple controls and fun, colorful games that give 4-year-olds the chance to explore new worlds, look after pets, and jump up and down on walking mushroom bad guys.
All their favorite characters are here, from Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi to Sonic the Hedgehog, SpongeBob SquarePants, Olaf, and Snoopy, all starring in bright and exciting games that burst out of the 3DS screen. They can play at home or on the go, making it ideal for long road trips or vacations.
We’ve picked out the 15 best 3DS games for 4-year-olds, doing our research carefully to find games that are appropriate and fun, ruling out any fake online reviews so you can trust that kids will love playing these games.
Pros
Play along locally with a friend as one can control Luigi and the other his counterpart, Gooigi
Kids can create their own songs for the Miis to perform
Features cool 3D effects that make the game even more exciting
Cons
Some of the controls, like the aiming function, can take some getting used to initially
We wish there were missions that transform the island itself
It would be amazing if there were extra missions added for additional content
Our Favourite
Pros
Play along locally with a friend as one can control Luigi and the other his counterpart, Gooigi
Cons
Some of the controls, like the aiming function, can take some getting used to initially
Best for Exploring
Pros
Kids can create their own songs for the Miis to perform
Cons
We wish there were missions that transform the island itself
Best for Sports
Pros
Features cool 3D effects that make the game even more exciting
Cons
It would be amazing if there were extra missions added for additional content
