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.
Lumosity.com grounds all of its brain exercises in extensive research; Scientific Advisory Board includes researchers from such institutions as UCSF and Stanford.
- Educational Game
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
+2Duolingo Math is an interactive learning platform that incorporates Duolingo's proven methods into math education, offering lessons in elementary and everyday math for both students and adults.
- Online Education Service
- Free • Proprietary
- iPhone
- iPad
+5Algodoo 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.
- Sandbox Game
- Free Personal • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- iPad
A free learning app and website (anton.app) for preschool to middle school for all subjects: English language arts, math, science, social studies, languages and music.
- Online Education Service
- Free • Proprietary
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
+1Robocode is a programming game where the goal is to code a robot battle tank to compete against other robots in a battle arena. So the name Robocode is a short for "Robot code". The player is the programmer of the robot, who will have no direct influence on the game.
- Code Learning Service
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
GCompris is a high quality educational software suite, including a large number of activities for children aged 2 to 10. Some of the activities are game orientated, but nonetheless still educational.
- Educational Game
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
+9Brain Workshop is a open-source version of the dual n-back brain training exercise.
- Educational Game
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
An exciting game of programming and Artificial Intelligence.
- Code Learning Service
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
Duolingo ABC is an educational app from the creators of Duolingo, offering over 700 interactive lessons and stories designed to teach reading fundamentals to children from preschool to second grade.
- Educational Game
- Free • Proprietary
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Welcome to Explorable Explanations, a hub for learning through play! We’re a disorganized “movement” of artists, coders & educators who want to reunite play and learning.
- Educational Game
- Free • Open Source
- Online
Khan Academy Kids is a free, award-winning educational program for children aged 2-8. It offers a variety of activities, lessons, and books across different subjects, along with personalized learning paths and progress monitoring tools for teachers. It has no ads or subscriptions.
- Educational Game
- Free • Proprietary
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Elevate is a brain training app designed to improve focus, speaking skills, processing speed, and more. Each person is provided with his or her own personalized training program that adjusts over time to maximize results.
- Educational Game
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Android
- iPhone
- Kindle Fire
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. Beginners and even children will find their way around right away so they can start practicing without a hitch.
- Typing Tutor
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
+2gbrainy is a brain teaser game and trainer to have fun and to keep your brain trained.
- Puzzle Game
- Free • Open Source
- Windows
- Linux
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