iOS Point + click Escape Room / Puzzle games for kids
September 6, 2022 10:09 AM Subscribe
My 8yo daughter and I just finished playing the really great Agent A spy/escape room/puzzle game on iOS. Can you recommend any other games that might scratch the same itch?
We both enjoy the puzzle aspect, and the game itself was challenging enough that it held her interest (and gave Dad a few puzzles to ply his wits on) but not so challenging that she couldn't play it by herself. Other games that have scratched this itch include:
Monument Valley 1+2
Gnog
Bring You Home (a little too hard for her in places)
Vignettes (also a little too hard for her, but she enjoys)
Toca Boca Mystery House (fun, but no sense of progression)
Cats in Time (very cute, but not much to it)
She's very clever and loves to explore and make connections. Not looking for games with timers or that require a lot of manual dexterity--pointing and clicking is where it's at.
Somewhat obviously, The Room and House of Da Vinci are a bit too old for her. I have Myst, and haven't shown it to her, though I think it might be too old for her, as well.
Must be iOS. We don't have Apple Arcade, but I guess I'd consider it at some point.
We both enjoy the puzzle aspect, and the game itself was challenging enough that it held her interest (and gave Dad a few puzzles to ply his wits on) but not so challenging that she couldn't play it by herself. Other games that have scratched this itch include:
Monument Valley 1+2
Gnog
Bring You Home (a little too hard for her in places)
Vignettes (also a little too hard for her, but she enjoys)
Toca Boca Mystery House (fun, but no sense of progression)
Cats in Time (very cute, but not much to it)
She's very clever and loves to explore and make connections. Not looking for games with timers or that require a lot of manual dexterity--pointing and clicking is where it's at.
Somewhat obviously, The Room and House of Da Vinci are a bit too old for her. I have Myst, and haven't shown it to her, though I think it might be too old for her, as well.
Must be iOS. We don't have Apple Arcade, but I guess I'd consider it at some point.
You will absolutely love The Tiny Bang Story. Also check out anything by Amanita Design (Machinarium is a delight).
posted by mezzanayne at 11:37 AM on September 6, 2022
posted by mezzanayne at 11:37 AM on September 6, 2022
For straight-up room escape but with stories involving cute animals, try out Nicolet.jp. These are pretty well done and are all in one app (I think you can pay to get rid of ads, totally worth it).
posted by rivenwanderer at 11:59 AM on September 6, 2022
posted by rivenwanderer at 11:59 AM on September 6, 2022
Thinkrolls has a few puzzle apps where you have to use elements in a room to unlock the exit and get out. Kings and Queens and Thinkrolls Space both say they’re age 4+ but made for ages 6-8.
Gorogoa was a fun experience. I haven’t had the kids try to play it but I should as it says 4+ as well. I don’t think it was that difficult because if you don’t know what to do you can usually trying clicking objects until something happens.
posted by cali59 at 4:27 PM on September 6, 2022
Gorogoa was a fun experience. I haven’t had the kids try to play it but I should as it says 4+ as well. I don’t think it was that difficult because if you don’t know what to do you can usually trying clicking objects until something happens.
posted by cali59 at 4:27 PM on September 6, 2022
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posted by deezil at 11:11 AM on September 6, 2022