It’s not surprising that even moms love to play video games every now and then, and this year, we have some Mother’s Day video game gifts for those moms who may want something more than the typical flower bouquet.
Gaming has evolved into a medium that can enjoyed by all sorts of individuals. Moms are no different, so why not get something especially nice and interactive to thank her for all the hard work she has done throughout the years? Consoles aren’t just for kids, and more moms are gamers today than ever. This list won’t be your typical Mother’s Day video game gifts list, either. There are so many to choose from, after all, and no one genre is perfect for everyone. Below, we will sell you some of the best games for mom, and why!
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
The sequel to the Final Fantasy VII Remake and the second in a planned trilogy of games remaking the original from 1997, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is one of the most hyped gaming sequels in years. Released in February 2024, this choice is definitely for moms who are more into JRPGs, and the Final Fantasy series is one of the best. So far, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is only available on PlayStation 5, and if you have one, then this is a must-play for all PS5 owners out there.
By the way, if your mom hasn’t completed Final Fantasy VII Remake, then consider also picking that up as a gift. It’s sure to give her plenty of hours of playtime when she’s home from a hard day at work. And while you’re at it, don’t forget about Final Fantasy XVI, if she’s a fan, of course!
- The Amazon Exclusive Edition includes a FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH PS5 controller skin (inside the case) featuring Cloud and Sephiroth. This PS5 controller skin provides full coverage without buttons or sensor interference.
- An Expansive World: As the party searches for Sephiroth, explore the beautiful, expansive regions of the world and open up new areas to discover through unique forms of transportation
- Immerse yourself in the city of Midgar like never before, with improved textures, lighting, and background environments
- Players can Switch between two game modes:- “graphics mode” Prioritises 4K high-resolution graphics & – “performance mode” Prioritises smooth action at 60 frames per second
- An epic dark fantasy world where the fate of the land is decided by the mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them.
- This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix.
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
Of course, it’s not a Mother’s Day video game gift list if we didn’t list out some farming simulators. The Harvest Moon series has been going on for nearly three decades now and has been the go-to for many farm sim aficionados for a long time. Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos is the latest entry in the series, released back on September 26, 2023. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, so Mom has plenty of options to choose from.
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos is a very relaxing experience where you tend to your farm and make friends in the world of Anthos. There’s also an overarching plot with having to revive the Harvest Goddess, so I’m sure some moms will definitely enjoy it.
- Bonus Sleepy Cow Plushie!
- Bonus Collar Charm!
- Participate in 10 contests and festivals!
- Woo 5 different bachelors and 5 different bachelorettes! Marry whoever your heart desires!
- Bonus Sleepy Cow Plushie!
- Bonus Collar Charm!
My Time at Sandrock
I just had to include this in the list even though I already recommended a farming sim above. My Time at Sandrock is the latest in the My Time series. Instead of the usual grassy plains you get in most farm sims. This game has you managing the desert town of Sandrock. It’s the perfect gift for a mom looking for some variance in their collection of farming simulators.
Our review of My Time at Sandrock was not favourable and that was primarily due to its poor gaming performance on the Nintendo Switch, however, the game is also available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, so many platforms are also available to choose from. I’m sure mom will appreciate it.
- Build Your Workshop: Use an intricate set of machines to process materials and produce parts of huge structures before assembling them piece by piece to help Sandrock flourish. Create hundreds of unique items at the worktable to decorate your homestead, give gifts to Sandrock’s residents, or assist with community requests.
- Explore the Open World: Explore vast deserts surrounding the city-state of Sandrock. Dive into ruins to dig for Old World relics, seek out materials in hard-to-reach locations, or spend time relaxing in Sandrock with your neighbors.
- Build Your Workshop: Use an intricate set of machines to process materials and produce parts of huge structures before assembling them piece by piece to help Sandrock flourish. Create hundreds of unique items at the worktable to decorate your homestead, give gifts to Sandrock’s residents, or assist with community requests.
- Explore the Open World: Explore vast deserts surrounding the city-state of Sandrock. Dive into ruins to dig for Old World relics, seek out materials in hard-to-reach locations, or spend time relaxing in Sandrock with your neighbors.
Princess Peach: Showtime!
I’m sure many fans of the Super Mario franchise, including all those gamer moms out there, have once thought about giving Princess Peach the spotlight. Well, rejoice because Princess Peach: Showtime! is just that: A game where Princess Peach gets to have her own adventure and save the day. Not only is this a great gift for Mother’s Day, but it’s also a game that the whole family can enjoy together, making it quite a fun experience for everyone.
Princess Peach Showtime! was recently released on March 22, 2024, and is available for the Nintendo Switch. It’s a casual experience, you get to see Princess Peach in various costumes, this is an easy buy for Mother’s Day!
- Save the Sparkle Theater as Princess Peach, taking the spotlight in her very own game
- Partner with the theater’s guardian, Stella, and use the power of Sparkle to help the Theets and take on Grape and the Sour Bunch
Elden Ring
We have actually recommended Elden Ring on previous lists. I think it would be appropriate to recommend it again, not just because it’s a great game, especially for those hardcore gaming moms looking for a challenge, but also because the new DLC expansion Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree was announced recently in February 2024. The future is looking bright for Elden Ring, and it’s a good time to pick it up as a Mother’s Day video game gift!
Elden Ring is available for most major platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One, so pick the one your mom prefers and get started on becoming the Elden Lord.
- ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware Inc. and produced by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG and FromSoftware’s largest game to date, set within a world full of mystery and peril
- Journey through the Lands Between, a new fantasy world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of the influential DARK SOULS video game series, and George R. R. Martin, author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire
- Guided by Empyrean Miquella, players are beckoned to the Land of Shadow, a place obscured by the Erdtree where the goddess Marika first set foot
- In these strange new lands, players discover the dark secrets of the world as they meet others who follow in Miquella’s footsteps with ulterior motives
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
It’s been a long time since we’ve gotten a 2D Mario game that wasn’t a remake. This one just had to make this list because it’s a fresh take on the Super Mario Bros. formula and also because I wanted to put a game on this list that Mom can play with the family. Super Mario Bros. Wonder can be played solo or with up to four players online and couch coop. It’s also another game for the Nintendo Switch.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a wacky game with so many abilities to play around with. Play together with Mom or have her take on Bowser as Mario and various other characters to save the Flower Kingdom.
- Find wonder in the Flower Kingdom in the next side-scrolling Super Mario adventure
- Collect Wonder Flowers for surprising, game-changing effects like pipes coming alive, an enemy stampede, and much, much more
Resident Evil 4 Remake
A remake of one of the most beloved entries in the series, Resident Evil 4 is the perfect gift for moms who are fans of the survival horror genre. The Resident Evil series has always been a thrill, and RE4 takes a more arcade-like direction in its gameplay, making it quite accessible for all sorts of players. While Resident Evil 4 is a sequel to previous entries, Mom can easily enjoy this one without needing to play the older titles. Resident Evil 4 Remake is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and even iOS, so even those moms who are mobile gamers will have a chance to play it.
The remake for RE4 was released last year on March 2023. Have mom take control of Leon S. Kennedy and have her go mow down zombies in a European village while tracking down the president’s kidnapped daughter.
Get it on Steam or iOS.
- Reawaken a Classic – Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, now reconstructed using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine to deliver realistic visuals and additional narrative depth to the iconic story that was not possible at the time of the original release.
- Modernized Gameplay – The team from 2019’s Resident Evil 2 returns to build upon the series’ modern approach to survival horror. Engage in frenzied combat with the Ganados villagers, explore a European village gripped by madness, and solve puzzles to access new areas and collect useful items for Leon and Ashley’s constant struggle to survive.
- Reawaken a Classic – Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, now reconstructed using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine to deliver realistic visuals and additional narrative depth to the iconic story that was not possible at the time of the original release.
- Modernized Gameplay – The team from 2019’s Resident Evil 2 returns to build upon the series’ modern approach to survival horror. Engage in frenzied combat with the Ganados villagers, explore a European village gripped by madness, and solve puzzles to access new areas and collect useful items for Leon and Ashley’s constant struggle to survive.
Baldur’s Gate 3
Winner of several Game of the Year awards last year and given a perfect ten by us at CGMagazine, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a love letter to Dungeons & Dragons and fully encapsulates the genre into one long package of a game. With an almost infinite number of ways to proceed through the story, this is the perfect gift on Mother’s Day for moms looking to invest themselves in a story-rich RPG with loads of replay value. Also, it can be played in groups, so you can also join your mom on the adventure as you both experience fellowship, betrayal, survival and sacrifice.
Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. While I would personally recommend the PC version, it’s all up to Mom which platform she would prefer to play it on. Regardless, I’m sure she’ll have an enjoyable experience with this absolute monolith of an RPG.
Get it on Xbox or Steam.
- Online multiplayer for up to four players – allows you to combine your forces in combat, and split your party to follow your own quests and agendas. Concoct the perfect plan together… or introduce an element of chaos when your friends least expect it
- Origin Character – offer a hand-crafted experience, each with their own unique traits, agenda, and outlook on the world. Their stories intersect with the entire narrative, and your choices will determine whether those stories end in redemption, salvation, domination, or many other outcomes
