Guides for parents

Short, practical guides built from our sourced, parent-reviewed ratings.

• Best calm Nintendo Switch games for autistic kids

  Nine rated Switch games, from the calmest to the ones that need a little setup, plus the settings to change first.

• Games with no flashing lights: what we know so far

  An honest look at flashing and strobe effects in our rated games, including what is still unknown and the settings that help.

• Games with no timers or time pressure

  Rated games where your child can take their time, and the ones with clocks or quick-timing moments to know about.

• Is Minecraft OK for autistic kids?

  Creative vs Survival, the settings to choose, and what we are still checking.