Every year we’ve shared a huge list of accessible games and toys, but if we’re honest, it’s become a massive job to maintain (the first draft of the year’s guide ran over 100 pages!). So, we’re taking a different approach. Instead of trying to cover everything ourselves, we’re pointing you to the brilliant resources and communities that are constantly updated throughout the year.
A big thank you to the gaming community and all of the creators mentioned below for their dedication to making play more inclusive. You can still check out our 2024 resource here, and we’ll continue to share highlights and blog posts throughout the year.
And remember, accessibility isn’t just for kids! For an insightful look at how gaming changes for older players, we recommend Laura Dale’s post on gaming and ageing.
Take a moment to check out videos of gamers in Enable Ireland’s Adult Services. They cover the different ways that they access games, from AT to choosing the perfect match to suit their needs.
Accessible Gaming Resources
The world of accessible gaming is changing quickly, and thankfully, you don’t have to do all the research alone. There are communities, databases, and review sites that make it much easier to find games (and setups) that meet your needs.
If you’d like to try before you buy, game rental services are still around:
~in the US, check out GameFly
~in the UK, try Boomerang,
~in the EU, you may be able to contact local rental companies.
Platforms like Steam also sometimes offer free demos.
Here are some of our favourite resources — and why they stand out:
- AbleGamers Knowledge Base – A hub from the AbleGamers Charity with hardware, software, and guides for gaming with specific disabilities. What makes it shine is the specific advice tailored to particular accessibility needs, making it easier to troubleshoot or plan setups.
- Accessible Games Database – Search by genre, platform, age rating, and accessibility features. Unlike some resources, this one gives you a quick, filterable overview of accessibility features so you don’t waste time digging through long reviews.
- Can I Play That? – Accessibility reviews by disabled gamers, covering subtitles, controller remapping, and more. This is particularly useful if you want a practical sense of how a game plays for different needs, not just a technical checklist.
- Crag Hospital resource – Regularly updated news, resources, and equipment for accessible play, with a lovely community-led feel.
- Disabled Gamers Reddit – A welcoming place to ask questions, share setups, and swap tips. This stands out because members are often happy to explain their personal setups in detail, which is invaluable if you’re just getting started.
- Disabled Gamers Discord – A real-time community for similar discussions, especially good if you prefer live conversation and quick troubleshooting.
- Family Gaming Database – Accessibility Search – A massive, family-friendly tool to filter games by features, genre, or age rating, with blurbs about each game. It’s especially good for parents, educators, and therapists because it pairs accessibility data with family context.
- Game Accessibility Nexus – Reviews and articles focused on specific accessibility features in games. Perfect for players who want to dive deep into accessibility features and understand how they’ve been implemented.
- LauraKBuzz on YouTube – Hardware/game reviews and the annual Access-Ability Summer Showcase. Laura’s channel is accessibility- and LGBTQ+-friendly and provides an approachable take on sometimes complex setups.
Eye Gaze and Switch Gaming
For players who use eye-tracking or switch access, there are brilliant specialist resources and games available. You may also want to look at our past blog posts: Getting Started with Eye Gaze or Eye-Tracking Software and Eyegaze Games Site Review.
Special mentions:
- Adaptatech – Free switch-accessible educational games and activities.
- The Apogee Project’s Studios – 40+ accessible games designed for therapy and learning.
- CANABALT – A one-button endless runner, perfect for single-switch play.
- EyeMine – SpecialEffect – Eye-gaze interface for Minecraft
- G-Switch 3 – A web-based gravity-flipping platformer, switch accessible.
- Kinesic Mouse by Xcessity – uses an iPhone to map facial gestures and head movements to game inputs
- KINKA Games – 21 eye-tracking therapy games.
- kmcnaught/OKGO – GitHub project of a Windows application offering eye control access to many games via keyboard, mouse, and gamepad emulation. Tech know-how required!
- LookLab – 38 customizable activities for building gaze skills.
- Marblesoft Accessible Games – PC switch-friendly activities from cause-and-effect to memory games.
- Oneswitch.org.uk – Free games, guides, and tools for one-switch players.
- Poghosyan YouTube – Watch eye gaze gaming in action on this channel run by David Poghosyan
- Project IRIS by Xcessity – Eye-tracking interface for mapping gaze to inputs.
- RJ Cooper Switch Games – A classic collection of 19 switch-friendly games.
- SpecialEffect Eye Gaze Games – Free browser-based games optimized for eye-tracking and switches.
- Tobii Dynavox – Curated eye-gaze accessible games.
Accessible Hardware
Hardware often makes or breaks the gaming experience, and accessible setups can require some creative problem-solving. If you’re interested in going further, take a look at some of our other blog posts on gaming with Voice Attack and Mounting Solutions for Gamers. Both will explore how these tools transform play for different users.
Microsoft (Xbox), Sony (PlayStation), and Nintendo all offer adaptive controllers. Additional accessories and some know-how are also needed to complete an accessible gaming setup. Below are some resources to start you on your accessible gaming journey.
- Access-Ability PS VR2 Review – A review of PlayStation VR2 with accessibility in mind, plus a help video on adapting VR games.
- Active Hands demo – Demonstrates how a gooseneck mount can attach to a wheelchair for comfortable play.
- AllAccessLife – Overview of the new Logitech PlayStation controller, plus how Brad customizes his setup. They also have a fun video on using the adaptive gaming kit switches in non-gaming ways.
- Equal Entry – A video on adapting VR games to make them more accessible
- Gaming Readapt: Choosing Games – Helps you identify games that work best with adaptive controllers and setups.
- Gaming Readapt: How to Choose an Adaptive Controller – A practical guide to picking the right adaptive controller for your setup.
- Joshibiaggi’s video – A maker’s approach to 3D-printing controller mounts, showing how DIY solutions can make setups more affordable.
- LauraKBuzz Xbox Adaptive Joystick Review – An in-depth look at the Adaptive Joystick, with pros, cons, and user perspective.
- Oneswitch.org.uk – A list of mounting equipment used by gamers, plus direct support if you email them about your setup.
- Washington Post feature – An older but excellent article on one gamer’s journey adapting the Nintendo Switch.
Accessible Toys
It wouldn’t be our list without toys! You can also view our Accessible Toys 2024 video and our three-part toys series from last Christmas:
- Part 1: Accessible Musical Instrument Toys
- Other options not mentioned in the Insta clip include Musical Stepping Stones or a full 10-piece percussion set (for the brave!).
- Part 2: Cause-and-Effect Toys
- In addition to the toys in last years video, you can also purchase ready-made switch-adapted toys available at Learning Space Ireland, Inclusive Technology UK, or Explore Your Senses UK (note: UK imports may come with extra fees).
- Want to adapt your own toys? Grab a battery switch adapter and follow this quick video guide.
- Part 3: Screen-Free Music and Audiobooks Toys
- Both of the players in the Insta clip are great, but you’re looking for something for older children or adults, try the Simple Music Player.
Irish-Based Suppliers
If you’re in Ireland, here are some local sources for fun, unusual, or eco-friendly toys:
- Cool Food School – Child-safe kitchen tools for building independence.
- Discovery Playtime– Play-based learning and sensory toys.
- EdTech Software Ltd– Assistive tech and educational software.
- Jiminy Eco Toys– Eco-conscious, plastic-free sensory and play items.
- Sensational Kids – Nonprofit with a wide toy shop and early intervention services.
For even more leisure ideas, explore the Enable Ireland AT Loan Library’s Leisure Resource page.
Other Gift Lists
- Cerebral Palsy Foundation Christmas Accessible Holiday Gift Guide
- Sense.org.uk Christmas Gift Guide
- Teenage & Adult Sensory Gifts