Educational Games
The human mind develops throughout an entire lifetime. Reinforcing this development using the power of technology to, for example, learn a second language, is something that the software on this page enables more than ever before.
Video games as a medium can do more than entertain. In the software on this page, they can impart knowledge such as how to read a language, how to type faster, or even how to code. Some concepts can be very difficult for people to learn through conventional teaching methods, and video games could very well be the answer in these situations.
- Drag-and-drop visual programming language and platform for learning, creating and sharing code and interactive projects.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Lumosity.com grounds all of its brain exercises in extensive research; Scientific Advisory Board includes researchers from such institutions as UCSF and Stanford.
- Algodoo gives you the opportunity to play with physics. Use your own hands and simple drawing tools to design, construct and explore the world of physics.
- Free Personal • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- iPad
- Rocksmith is a music video game produced by Ubisoft. The game's main focus is the unique feature that allows players to plug in virtually any electric guitar and play.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- iPhone
- iPad
- Steam
- Playstation
- Xbox
- Ninchanese.com is a complete method to learn Chinese, built for beginners and advanced Chinese learners alike.
- Online flashcards are a great way to study! Cram is your number one online educational resource.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Online
- Windows Mobile
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Pocket Scholar teaches college-level science through bite-sized lectures and interactive quizzes.
- Get your brain in tip-top shape with over 30 fun games developed by neuroscience experts that challenge your cognitive skills.
- Robocode is a programming game where the goal is to code a robot battle tank to compete against other robots in a battle arena.
- TIPP10 is a free touch typing tutor for Windows, Mac OS and Linux. The software is easy to use and features a clear user interface.
- Fast and fun way to learn, play and master the Piano, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, or Singing / Vocals.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- LinguaLeo - online service for the study and practice of the English language, both for adults and for children.
- A simple web app filled with CS courses designed to give developers the skills they need to get a high-paying job.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Online
- Interactive platform for learning C# where you learn coding by reading an adventure story about fighting machines in the future. While reading you gonna meet challenges that require real coding to solve.
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- Chrome OS
- iPad
- Elevate is a brain training app designed to improve focus, speaking skills, processing speed, and more.