5 Games To Play With Dad On Father’s Day

Bonding with the older generation can be tough, especially when it comes to technology. There is no shortage of spiteful dads who lament over video games and their kids’ unhealthy lifestyles. There is also no shortage of kids who wish they can explain to their dad what they see in video games. Well, when it comes to parents, we all know actions speak louder than words. So instead of talking with them, perhaps it would be easier to play with them. So with Father’s Day around the corner, here are 5 games to play with your dad on Father’s Day.

5. Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Octodad might not be the game he’ll relate with the most, but it is definitely a fun time. Dadliest Catch is a game about a cephalopod trying to live a normal life as a husband and father without revealing his secret identity. Watching your dad struggle with the controls the same way you do is usually entertaining for both parties. While occasionally frustrating, the game is filled with cheerful and endearing moments you can share. Recommended for fun, lighthearted dads.

4. NBA 2k18

Of course, not every dad likes revealing their funny side. For the more traditional sports-loving manly man, we suggest this Father’s Day gift. NBA 2k18 isn’t the best sports game out there, but it’s the easiest to grasp. Play a full-length game against your old man, or get him started with the MyCareer mode, where he can guide his own customized baller from an aspiring College Basketball kid to the NBA Playoffs in a team of his choice. And it’ll get your dad invested for sure. Recommended for traditional sports dads.

3. The Last of Us

Father’s Day may involve tears… for the right reasons. For the ones more in touch with their emotions, there is The Last of Us. This emotional roller coaster delves deep into the father’s psyche. And it’ll surely strike a chord with any father’s protective side. Keep your eye on your dad’s face and watch for tears within the first 15 minutes of the game. While the game treads on a lot of grey areas, it is very much about being the best father at the worst of times. Recommended for seriously protective dads.

2. God of War (2018)

Most dads are grounded in real-world things. Very few enjoy the wild expanses of high fantasy. But for those rare few who have read Lord of the Rings, or tune into Game of Thrones, we suggest God of War. Have your dad journey through the world of Norse mythology in a quest to fulfill his wife’s dying wish. The story is just as emotionally stimulating as The Last of Us, so you can expect dear old dad to start caring about Kratos’s son Atreus. Recommended for the rarer fanboy dads.

1. Who’s Your Daddy

Some dads just can’t spare too much extra time on Father’s Day. But that’s where this next title comes in. Who’s Your Daddy is a coop game where one player controls a baby looking for ways to “accidentally” hurt himself. The other plays the dad trying to save the kid. Take your appropriate roles, or swap them for a few minutes of two-player fun. The simplicity fits in with what most dads think of video games so they might feel more comfortable about not being proven wrong. And it isn’t as time-consuming as the other titles on this list. Recommended for busy dads.

Have an awesome Father’s Day this 2018!