Social Games & Virtual Worlds:
* Animal Jam: Another popular online world with adorable animals, customizable characters, and activities like exploring, playing games, and collecting items.
* Toca Life World: A highly customizable world with tons of different places to explore, characters to interact with, and stories to create.
* Roblox: An extremely popular platform with user-created games spanning a vast range of genres, including social worlds, role-playing, and more.
* Minecraft: A sandbox game where players can build anything they imagine, explore vast worlds, and play with friends online.
* The Sims 4: A life simulation game where you create and control virtual people, design their homes, and manage their lives.
Games with Fun Activities & Customization:
* Star Stable Online: A horse-themed MMORPG with a focus on riding, exploring a large world, and caring for your horse.
* Poptropica: An adventure-based game where you explore different islands, solve puzzles, and collect items.
* Super Mario Maker 2: Create and share your own Super Mario levels or play through millions of others created by the community.
* Little Big Planet 3: A platforming game that emphasizes creativity, allowing players to design their own levels and costumes.
Games with a Focus on Community and Fun:
* Among Us: A social deduction game where players must work together to complete tasks while trying to identify a hidden imposter who is trying to sabotage the mission.
* Fall Guys: A chaotic battle royale game where players compete in wacky obstacle courses.
* Fortnite: A popular battle royale game that features a constantly evolving world, creative mode, and social interaction.
* Rocket League: A sports game where players control rocket-powered cars and compete in soccer matches.
Choosing the Right Game:
* Consider your child's age and interests.
* Look for games that emphasize creativity, social interaction, and fun activities.
* Read reviews and check out gameplay videos to get a better sense of the game.
* Look for games that are safe and appropriate for your child.
No game will be exactly like Club Penguin, but these options offer a variety of engaging experiences with elements of social interaction, exploration, and fun.