A-Unravel Two
A puzzle-platformer where two creatures made of yarn, called Yarny, are joined by a single thread and must work together to navigate a beautiful, natural environment.
Parent verdict
Is Unravel Two good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone (ESRB E). Best for teamwork, confidence.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 21, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
20-40 minutes per level
Safety level
High
Best for
Teamwork, confidence
Ages
Everyone (ESRB E)
Great for your child
It makes them feel like an essential partner whose help is genuinely needed to move forward.
Great for you
It provides a relaxed yet engaging way to bond without the pressure of competitive high-stakes gameplay.
Parent notes
The game is entirely offline, so there are no stranger-danger risks. The backgrounds occasionally feature 'shadow' chases that might be slightly tense for very young children.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
The physical yarn tether directly links both characters, requiring constant, active coordination to rappel down cliffs, anchor each other across hazards, or construct bouncy bridges.
Skills this builds
- Anchoring your character on solid ground while your partner swings across dangerous gaps
- Coordinating jump timing to launch off shared yarn bridges
- Using the piggyback mechanic to merge characters during tricky precision platforming sections
Try this together
When you reach a high wall you can't jump to, let your child climb up first and lower their yarn so you can rappel up.
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