A-Chicory: A Colorful Tale
A top-down adventure game where you play as an aspiring artist in a world that has lost its color. Using a magical brush, you paint the environment to solve puzzles and help your neighbors.
Parent verdict
Is Chicory: A Colorful Tale good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone 10+ (ESRB E10+). Best for empathy, Creativity.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 17, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
20-40 minutes per session
Safety level
Low risk
Best for
Empathy, Creativity
Ages
Everyone 10+ (ESRB E10+)
Great for your child
It empowers them to leave their unique mark on the world while navigating a relatable emotional story.
Great for you
The assist-style co-op allows you to participate actively without taking over the child's gameplay experience.
Parent notes
The game deals with themes of depression and anxiety; monitor your child's reaction to these deeper moments. No online connectivity means no risk of stranger interaction or unexpected purchases.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Chicory's drop-in co-op gives the second player their own paintbrush to help color screens and trigger puzzle plants alongside the main character, though the second player cannot walk around independently or initiate dialogue.
Skills this builds
- Coordinating brushstrokes to reveal hidden paths and trigger color-reactive plants together
- Splitting duties between moving the protagonist through obstacles and clearing paint barriers
- Collaborating on custom town murals and canvas challenges without time limits
Try this together
When you reach an obstacle course with plants that shrink and grow when painted, let your child navigate movement while you handle the brush timing.
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