Good platformer games for young kids?
March 1, 2012 6:06 PM   Subscribe

Good flash platformers for young kids (5-6?)

My daughter recently got the hang of some basic flash platform games and is looking for more (Her most recent favorite).

I asked her what she liked about it and she said "That there are different levels and the levels get harder and you collect [coins] and there is a challenge at the end". Yep, pretty much a platformer.

So, I'm looking for recommendations of free or low cost platform games that are either targeted at younger kids or have easy enough levels for a 5 year old who only gets about 30 minutes of computer time a day. Ideally PC or android based, either online or downloadable.
posted by true to Computers & Internet (3 answers total) 2 users marked this as a favorite
 
Plants vs Zombies. Free demo on the Popcap website if you want to check it out. My 4 and 7 year old are totally addicted.
posted by mazienh at 8:46 PM on March 1, 2012


My daughters like this CBBC Deadly Planet game where you have to hunt for animals and take pictures of them.
posted by crocomancer at 2:07 AM on March 2, 2012


Let me give a huge endorsement ofRunman, which fits the bill and has a wonderful soundtrack.
posted by Hot Like Your 12V Wire at 8:29 AM on March 2, 2012


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