A-Dreams
Dreams is a vast, open-ended game creation system and universe where players can create their own games, music, art, and animations, or explore thousands of user-generated experiences.
Parent verdict
Is Dreams good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Ages 12+. Best for creativity, logic, teamwork.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 19, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
20-60 minutes
Safety level
Moderate
Best for
Creativity, logic, teamwork
Ages
Ages 12+
Great for your child
It turns them from a consumer of media into a creator with limitless tools.
Great for you
It provides a sophisticated platform to bond over complex projects and see your child's imagination come to life.
Parent notes
Set up parental controls to limit access to user-generated content if your child is younger. Explain the reporting tools for any inappropriate community-made levels.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Dreams is primarily built around a single player holding the controller to sculpt or wire logic, so joint play usually means taking turns testing community levels or acting as a design director while one person operates the Imp.
Skills this builds
- Browsing and playtesting quirky community-made mini-games side by side
- Dividing roles into creative director and hands-on builder during DreamShaping sessions
- Giving feedback on camera angles, jump heights, and obstacle pacing during test runs
Try this together
When testing a platformer you're building, hand the controller over and watch them play through your jump section without giving any hints.
Parents also ask
Ready to play Dreams together?
Put it on the calendar and we'll send a reminder plus a conversation starter.