Age-Appropriate Alternatives To GTA When 'All Their Friends Are Playing GTA'

There are some games that seem inescapable. Children tell parents that there's nothing else like them, and "all their friends are playing" this one game. However, you don't need to feel pressured to let a child play a game. Check out our page for the game and if you don't think they are ready you can suggest one of the great alternatives.

An enduring example is Grand Theft Auto V. It's rated as suitable for adults but younger players do access the game. Children can paint a picture that this is something they need to access or be excluded from friendship groups and playground banter. Here's what to do:

Firstly, It's important to understand the content of the game before you make a decision. Our Grand Theft Auto guide enables you to do this in a matter of minutes. If you don't think your child is old enough, it's completely fine to say no. Many families don't let children play games until they reach the related Age Rating.

Secondly, with the breadth of video games on offer, there are loads of age-appropriate alternatives. Understanding which is the best fit for your child depends on what it is about a game that means they want to play it.

This list includes 35 games from the last 20 years, with 2,592 likes. They come from a range of different genres and play-styles and are all good games if you want to play something like GTA. We break them down into the following areas:

• Be The Bad Guy
• Clowning Around With Physics
• Kid-Friendly GTA Play
• Online Hangout Fun
• Open World Adventure