Think of the Children
Developed by Jammed Up Studios · Published by Surprise Attack
At a glance
Overview
An action game by Jammed Up Studios, published by Surprise Attack — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Little Bobby’s dead, the BBQ is on fire, Jen’s eating poisonous berries and the birthday cake still needs icing. It’s just another wonderful day out with the kids in Think of the Children, a frantic co-operative parenting simulator.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Think of the Children.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 3.0 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8800 or Radeon® HD4800 series, 512 MB of memory
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Quad Core Intel or AMD
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVidia GTX 460 or Radeon® HD 5770, 1 GB of memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Think of the Children FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Think of the Children?
Steam classifies Think of the Children as a Action game, developed by Jammed Up Studios. Little Bobby’s dead, the BBQ is on fire, Jen’s eating poisonous berries and the birthday cake still needs icing. It’s just another wonderful day out with the kids in Think of the Children, a frantic co-operative parenting simulator.
How much does Think of the Children cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Think of the Children at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Think of the Children single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Think of the Children: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Think of the Children on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Think of the Children for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Think of the Children out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 19, 2017.
What platforms is Think of the Children on?
Think of the Children is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Think of the Children single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Think of the Children cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does Think of the Children have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 27 achievements for Think of the Children.
Who made Think of the Children?
Think of the Children is developed by Jammed Up Studios and published by Surprise Attack.
Where to get Think of the Children
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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