Best Education Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated education games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free education games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Bee Simulator
Live the big adventure of a small bee! Explore a world brimming with life in which you collect pollen, defy dangerous wasps and save your hive! Play with others in three game modes, including four players co-op and PvP on split screen.
Rover Mechanic Simulator
As an Engineer - crew member of one of the first Mars colonies - you are responsible for repairing and maintaining Mars Rovers. In this advanced simulator you will learn the internal details of various Mars Rovers and their components.
Coloring Book for Adults
Boost your creativity with Coloring Book for Adults! Choose from a wide range of coloring pages within the app and experience coloring many different characters, patterns, and objects. Lose yourself in colors, forget about time and duties, say goodbye to stress!
Marble Age: Remastered
Marble Age is a turn-based historical strategy where your task is to turn a small Ancient Greek village into a flourishing Polis, powerful enough to conquer the known world!
Understand
Understand is an experimental puzzle game about guessing rules. In each level, you have to figure out the rules through trial and error, then draw a line satisfying all rules.
Scribble It!
Scribble It! is a multiplayer drawing and guessing game. Get in a lobby with up to 16 players and choose from thousands of official words, packaged in a variety of high-quality themes and 3 multiplayer game modes. Perfect for game nights, parties or just hanging out with friends.
RPG Maker MZ
You want to create an RPG, but every game making tool you have found was either too complex or too limited? RPG Maker MZ empowers you with simple tools to create your RPG right out of the box, yet is customizable enough to make the exact RPG you want!
Crosshair X
Overlay custom crosshairs on every game you play. Choose from thousands of unique crosshairs created by the Crosshair X community or design your own using the designer.
RealFlight Trainer Edition
RealFlight Trainer Edition is the perfect way to learn radio control flying on your PC. With 8 aircraft from Horizon Hobby (more are unlockable) and flying lessons from experienced RC pilots, you'll be ready to solo in no time. When you're ready, an upgrade to RealFlight Evolution is also available.
Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition
The classic web game, reborn! Enjoy this remaster in glorious 4k resolution! Follow this frog on its arcade action adventure through swarm of bugs and beyond! Purchase the hat DLC for the ultimate experience, if you want to eat bugs while wearing a hat!
Accident: The Pilot
Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened.
Britannic: Patroness of the Mediterranean
Explore the Britannic, sister ship of the infamous Titanic, and relive her tragic sinking after striking a mine in the First World War.
Barn Finders
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.
Space Simulation Toolkit
Physics sandbox game that uses a graphics card as a supercomputer. Change the laws of physics, design mechanisms, create A-Life worlds and inhabit them with living beings, experiment with evolution and AI.
Poly Bridge 2
The acclaimed bridge-building indie-hit is back! More levels, more features, more physics fun!
LIT: Bend the Light
Light, darkness and remarkable puzzles! Bend the light to your will in this award winning physics-based puzzle game. Feel like a renaissance engineer, build your own solutions to light puzzles, feel your brain grow and all of that within the beautiful and mysterious world of LIT.
Island Saver
A group of amazing islands need your help! Horrid plastic waste has washed up and you need to sort it out with your trusty Trash Blaster! But look out for the Litterbugs. They love mess and they’re out to muck things up.
YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game cursors. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again!
PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
Grow a beautiful island as you build a daily habit of mindfulness and meditation. Experience relaxation and learn ways to care for your mental wellbeing.
112 Operator
Manage emergency services in any city in the world! Take calls and dispatch rescue forces. Handle difficult situations, now depending on the weather, and traffic. Help the citizens through cataclysms and natural disasters, becoming a better emergency number operator every day!
Receiver 2
Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features.
The Sapling
The Sapling is a short simulation game where you design your own plants and animals, and put them in a world together. Or you turn on random mutations, and see what evolution does to your ecosystem!
Most played education games on Steam
Take a look at the top education games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game cursors. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again! YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer is a utilities, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed and published by Dragonrise Games. Released on May 01st 2020 has received 2,336 reviews of which 2,159 were positive and 177 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played education game, thanks to its 5,863 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
2,159
177
5,863
players
2. HudSight - crosshair overlay
Create unique crosshairs for any game! Choose from many built-in crosshairs or download from the Steam Workshop, and create your own. User-friendly interface, anti-cheat compatible. Customize your gaming experience! HudSight - crosshair overlay is a utilities, video production and action game developed and published by Eduard Kozadaev. Released on January 05th 2021 has received 4,677 reviews of which 4,141 were positive and 536 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. While seeing 1,169 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among education games based on player count.
8.6
4,141
536
1,169
players
3. Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY
Play guitar or bass and start your musical journey with Rocksmith 2014 Remastered Learn & Play! Perfect for beginners and pros, learn at your own rythmm with 60 tracks and customizable tools. Get ready to rock! Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY is a music, education and simulation game developed by Ubisoft - San Francisco and Ubisoft - Osaka and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 19th 2024 has received 23,850 reviews of which 21,217 were positive and 2,633 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 653 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among education games based on player count.
8.7
21,217
2,633
653
players
4. SIGame
Exciting quiz game where you can test your knowledge, compete with friends and smart bots, and explore a variety of topics! SIGame is a trivia, multiplayer and education game developed and published by Vladimir Khil. Released on March 22nd 2025 has received 625 reviews of which 508 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 395 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played education games.
7.7
508
117
395
players
5. Turing Complete
Learn CPU architecture with puzzles Turing Complete is a programming, logic and education game developed and published by LevelHead. Released on October 02nd 2021 has received 4,011 reviews of which 3,862 were positive and 149 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 170 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played education games.
9.3
3,862
149
170
players
6. PC Building Simulator
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life. PC Building Simulator is a simulation, education and immersive sim game developed by Claudiu Kiss and The Irregular Corporation and published by The Irregular Corporation. Released on January 29th 2019 has received 51,655 reviews of which 48,356 were positive and 3,299 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 142 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played education games.
9.2
48,356
3,299
142
players
7. Clickteam Fusion 2.5
Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life. Clickteam Fusion 2.5 is a game development, animation & modeling and web publishing game developed and published by Clickteam. Released on December 05th 2013 has received 1,864 reviews of which 1,661 were positive and 203 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played education games.
8.5
1,661
203
120
players
8. Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now! Animal Shelter is a dog, life sim and cats game developed by Games Incubator and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on March 23rd 2022 has received 3,495 reviews of which 3,058 were positive and 437 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played education games.
8.4
3,058
437
97
players
9. World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws World of Guns: Gun Disassembly is a free to play, simulation and gun customization game developed and published by Noble Empire Corp.. Released on May 21st 2014 has received 19,242 reviews of which 16,184 were positive and 3,058 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played education games.
8.2
16,184
3,058
94
players
10. FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today! FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator is a flight, exploration and racing game developed and published by ORQA. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 2,180 reviews of which 1,796 were positive and 384 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played education games.
7.9
1,796
384
76
players
Best deals on education games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of education games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted education games.
1. Size Matters
You play as a scientist who is shrinking every second in a race against time! Find all the ingredients and formulas scattered around the laboratory, which are necessary for producing the life-saving antidote. But beware, your time is very precious. Size Matters is a simulation, casual and science game developed by Mazen Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 473 reviews of which 412 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for education category.
8.1
412
61
-99%
9.75€
0.19€
2. Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now! Animal Shelter is a dog, life sim and cats game developed by Games Incubator and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on March 23rd 2022 has received 3,495 reviews of which 3,058 were positive and 437 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in education games.
8.4
3,058
437
-96%
19.50€
0.84€
3. Troublemaker
Grab a backpack, boxing tape, and focus on what high school is all about: Beating the ever loving crap out of one another! Troublemaker blends favorite action-adventure-beat-'em-up elements from the strongest traditions in the genre. Troublemaker is a adventure, beat 'em up and action rpg game developed by Gamecom Team and published by indie.io. Released on March 31st 2023 has received 977 reviews of which 863 were positive and 114 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in education games.
8.4
863
114
-96%
18.49€
0.74€
4. Odyssey - The Story of Science
Odyssey is an enchanting and innovative science adventure game. Help Kai and her family escape their captors on the Wretched Islands - and learn the history of astronomy, mechanics, and scientific reasoning as you read Kai's journal and solve puzzles along the way! Odyssey - The Story of Science is a adventure, indie and education game developed and published by The Young Socratics. Released on April 19th 2017 has received 304 reviews of which 229 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for education games.
7.1
229
75
-96%
14.99€
0.71€
5. APICO
APICO is a laid-back beekeeping sim game about breeding, collecting, & conserving bees! Set in a series of lush environments, APICO uniquely combines resource gathering, biology, and beekeeping minigames, taking ideas from a mix of real-life and fantasy apiculture & floriculture. APICO is a exploration, management and sandbox game developed by ellraiser and TNgineers and published by Whitethorn Games. Released on May 20th 2022 has received 1,747 reviews of which 1,605 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for education games.
8.7
1,605
142
-95%
16.79€
0.94€
6. Human Resource Machine
Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno. Human Resource Machine is a programming, puzzle and indie game developed and published by Tomorrow Corporation. Released on October 15th 2015 has received 4,408 reviews of which 4,137 were positive and 271 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for education games.
9.0
4,137
271
-94%
14.79€
0.90€
7. Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War
Learn the basics of Japanese in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese! Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War is a rpg, indie and education game developed by Sleepy Duck and published by RIVER CROW STUDIO. Released on January 30th 2017 has received 530 reviews of which 485 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for education games.
8.5
485
45
-94%
5.99€
0.40€
8. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is a retro, 1980s and shoot 'em up game developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari. Released on November 11th 2022 has received 413 reviews of which 382 were positive and 31 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for education games.
8.6
382
31
-93%
33.99€
2.39€
9. Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat
Learn Japanese kanji in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese! Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat is a rpg, adventure and indie game developed by Sleepy Duck and published by RIVER CROW STUDIO. Released on August 01st 2018 has received 365 reviews of which 303 were positive and 62 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for education games.
7.7
303
62
-93%
7.99€
0.59€
10. Accident
Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened. Accident is a simulation, casual and medical sim game developed by Duality Games and Glob Games Studio and published by Duality Games, PlayWay S.A. and HeartBeat Games. Released on September 21st 2021 has received 1,547 reviews of which 1,197 were positive and 350 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for education games.
7.4
1,197
350
-92%
12.49€
1.00€
Free education games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play education games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play education games.
1. SIGame
Exciting quiz game where you can test your knowledge, compete with friends and smart bots, and explore a variety of topics! SIGame is a trivia, multiplayer and education game developed and published by Vladimir Khil. Released on March 22nd 2025 has received 625 reviews of which 508 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 395 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free education games on Steam.
7.7
508
117
395
players
2. World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws World of Guns: Gun Disassembly is a free to play, simulation and gun customization game developed and published by Noble Empire Corp.. Released on May 21st 2014 has received 19,242 reviews of which 16,184 were positive and 3,058 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
8.2
16,184
3,058
94
players
3. FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today! FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator is a flight, exploration and racing game developed and published by ORQA. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 2,180 reviews of which 1,796 were positive and 384 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
7.9
1,796
384
76
players
4. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective
2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a charity-fundraising picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a clicker, puzzle and collectathon game developed by Mark Ffrench and published by Divide The Plunder. Released on December 30th 2024 has received 529 reviews of which 465 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
8.2
465
64
35
players
5. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel. Steam Engine Simulator is a simulation, physics and education game developed and published by Ektorom Software Inc.. Released on June 07th 2023 has received 8,278 reviews of which 8,183 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
9.6
8,183
95
23
players
6. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance
Type like your life depends on it in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance! Smite the enemies of the Emperor with every keystroke spelling their demise. But every typo could mean the difference between life and death. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance is a typing, education and word game game developed and published by Auroch Digital. Released on May 22nd 2025 has received 1,404 reviews of which 1,212 were positive and 192 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
8.2
1,212
192
10
players
7. Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition
Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life. Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition is a animation & modeling, utilities and web publishing game developed and published by Clickteam. Released on June 16th 2016 has received 322 reviews of which 246 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
7.2
246
76
5
players
8. Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition
The classic web game, reborn! Enjoy this remaster in glorious 4k resolution! Follow this frog on its arcade action adventure through swarm of bugs and beyond! Purchase the hat DLC for the ultimate experience, if you want to eat bugs while wearing a hat! Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition is a free to play, casual and education game developed and published by Twinbeard and Inc.. Released on August 02nd 2020 has received 2,586 reviews of which 2,454 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
9.1
2,454
132
3
players
9. House Builder: First Job
Become a one-man construction crew! Travel around the world and through the ages to build iconic designs! Beware unpleasant temperatures and dangerous fauna! House Builder: First Job is a exploration, immersive sim and city builder game developed by FreeMind S.A. and published by FreeMind S.A. and PlayWay S.A.. Released on July 15th 2021 has received 395 reviews of which 335 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
7.9
335
60
2
players
10. Electrician Simulator - First Shock
Learn the ropes from your Dad to become an electrician. Repair and assemble sockets, panels, strips, plugs, chandeliers and even change light bulbs. Oh... and don't mix up the wires! Results might be shocking. Electrician Simulator - First Shock is a simulation, education and singleplayer game developed by Take IT Studio! and published by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games S.A.. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 1,860 reviews of which 1,502 were positive and 358 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
7.8
1,502
358
2
players