- #1 Easy Japanese Hiragana
87% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Study hiragana as you explore Japan, also learning Japanese culture and history. By the time you reach Tokyo, you'll have learned everything you need to know!
Why similar: Software 40.4% ★, Word Game 24.7%, Education 24.1%, Cartoony 4.4%, Colorful 2.1%
- #2 Kanji Grinder
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 預流プロデュース
Windows · Linux
Kanji Grinder is a spaced repetition flashcard system, purpose-built for Steam Deck. Designed for immersion learners who want a no-nonsense way to drill Kanji vocabulary, your daily reviews will be a breeze. Plus, for those who enjoy quiz games or flexing their skills, plenty of challenges await!
Why similar: Software 42.8% ★, Word Game 28.1%, Education 25.6%, 2D 3.1%, Casual 0.2%
- #3 Let's Learn X̱aad Kíl
81% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Da Ka Xeen
Windows
Let's Learn X̱aad Kíl (Alaskan dialect) is an interactive self-study program designed to help those curious about Haida and to help them be as familiarized as possible. It includes games, activities, and a picture glossary.
Why similar: Software 43.1% ★, Education 26.4%, Word Game 24%, Typing 3.9% ★, 2D 2%
- #4 Kanji RPG
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: loohhoo
Windows
An RPG-lite game where you learn how to read Japanese by battling cute monsters! Track your progress by collecting stamps and unlock new areas as you go.
Why similar: Software 44% ★, Word Game 21.6%, Education 19.5%, Adventure 7.9%, Typing 4.3% ★
- #5 Mindbytes: Learn to Read Japanese
77% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Ammonite Design Studios Ltd
Windows
Learn Japanese Katakana and Hiragana
Why similar: Software 36.2% ★, Word Game 30.8%, Education 28.5%, Cute 3.4%, Casual 0.6%
- #6 Foreign Orc
74% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: Montray Studios
Windows · Mac
Learn a language while whacking rogues in a foreign land! Read, decide, and strike before time runs out. Improve your vocabulary through gameplay instead of flashcards and choose between multiple languages and categories.
Why similar: Word Game 44.5%, Education 29.1%, Cartoony 6.9%, Action 5.9%, 2D Platformer 4.9%
- #7 FlashBoss
72% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Odiin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Learn vocabulary through spaced repetition and boss fights. Native example sentences with grammar notes built in. Fibonacci-timed review. Text-to-speech pronunciation. Ages 12+. No subscription. Built by a CELTA-certified language teacher. PC / Mac / Linux.
Why similar: Software 39.1% ★, Word Game 27.2%, Education 23.8%, 2D 3%, Atmospheric 3%
- #8 Toledo Park Quest
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: BESN X Community
Windows · Mac
Toledo Park Quest is a 2D adventure platformer where players become park guardians aiding Hoot the Owl to restore Toledo’s parks. Clean litter, solve puzzles, and face mischievous foes like Joe the Raccoon and the mysterious Night Jogger to save the city and the park.
Why similar: Education 34.7%, Side Scroller 28.4%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Cute 6.5%, 2D 5.1%
- #9 Wasp Wars 2
72% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: CC164
Windows
A run n' gun FULL ON ACTION 2d shooter. Pretty difficult, lots of explosions.
Why similar: Software 58.6% ★, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 3.6%
- #10 Back 2 Basic
72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tyler Strickland
Windows · Mac · Linux
Learning Doesn't Need to Be Loud. Back 2 Basic is a low-stimulus early education game designed to emulate the controlled environment of a classroom, offering parents and teachers deep insights into each child's progress.
Why similar: Software 34.8% ★, Word Game 26%, Education 24.9%, Typing 6.2% ★, Cartoony 3.8%
- #11 How Smart Are You? IQ Test
70% matchMixed56% of 18 reviews2026
Dev: GZ Storm
Windows
How smart are you? Take this IQ test and find out!
Why similar: Software 51.9% ★, Word Game 27.2%, Education 18.3%, 2D 2.2%, Indie 0.2%
- #12 BiColor - Lazy Eye Game Trainer
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Binary Brain Games
Windows
BiColor Vision Trainer is a game-based vision therapy app for lazy eye training at home. Designed for children and adults, it uses interactive mini-games and anaglyph glasses to support eye coordination, binocular vision, and modern lazy eye therapy without patching.
Why similar: Software 53.6% ★, Education 31.7%, Side Scroller 6.2%, 2D Platformer 5.3%, 2D 2.3%
- #13 建造师模拟器 Constructor simulator
72% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: 钱不够工作室Pub: WANGMINGLI
Windows
Constructor Simulator is an educational game that uses games to simulate the constructor examination.
Why similar: Word Game 45.5%, Education 19%, 2D Platformer 16%, Cartoony 9%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
- #14 WonderLang Mandarin Chinese
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: bair games
Windows · Mac
Learn Mandarin Chinese through immersive quests, interactive dialogues, and spaced repetition combat challenges. Help a young hero lift a magical curse by mastering Chinese. Customize your learning experience and explore a world filled with unique characters. Start your learning journey today!
Why similar: Software 38.4% ★, Word Game 25.7%, Education 20%, Typing 5.1% ★, Colorful 3.8%
- #15 Super Person Run Deluxe
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Creative Coded Games
Windows · Mac
A 2D platformer game where precision, timing, and skill are key. Sprint and jump through increasingly-challenging levels that test even the most experienced platformer players. Can you help Person retrieve the Super Turnip from Master Alien and his minions?
Why similar: Software 42.8% ★, 2D Platformer 21.8%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Colorful 4.4%
- #16 Stair Tower
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Dumbell
Windows
This is a vertical platform game: climb the terrible tower and reach the top to make your wish come true. More than 16 horizontal levels medium-high difficulty Variety of settings
Why similar: Software 39.7% ★, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 5.8%
- #17 Games to Learn Programming
68% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Paper Fox Art
Windows
This is a software for players to learn programming while making games. Players could learn programming from scratch by making some classic games, such as Life Game, Retro Snake, etc. There are some code templates built in. So players don't have to make a small game from scratch.
Why similar: Software 64.5% ★, Education 30.2%, 2D 5%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #18 ANKIF - 将棋定跡暗記アプリ
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Takashi Katsumoto
Windows
This is a joseki memorization app just for those who really want to improve their shogi skills. No matter how many moves you know, if you can't use them in real life, they are meaningless. We provide the best solution to make sure that you know all the moves.
Why similar: Software 58.9% ★, Education 36.7%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%, Indie 0.2%
- #19 Super Hangman
67% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Banuza™
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Hangman: the ultimate kids' word game! With colorful graphics and exciting challenges, it's a fun way to learn new words. Guess right, avoid the hangman, and expand your vocabulary across various topics. Let the word adventure begin!
Why similar: Word Game 54%, Education 34.9%, Cute 4%, Colorful 3.1%, 2D 2.7%
- #20 Let's Learn Lingít
68% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Da Ka Xeen
Windows · Mac
Let's Learn Lingít is an interactive self-study program designed to help those curious about Tlingit and to help them be as familiarized with Tlingit as possible. It includes games, activities, picture glossary, oratory, placenames. Additionally, it includes audio cues to practice and follow along.
Why similar: Software 49.3% ★, Word Game 30.9%, Education 12%, Typing 4.7% ★, 2D 2.3%
- #21 ラビィとパネルでしりとり
66% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: LabyLab
Windows
Play picture word chain with Laby, the knowledgeable robot! Fun for one player or two!
Why similar: Word Game 54.3%, Education 23.1%, Cute 7.7%, Colorful 7.2%, 2D 6%
- #22 Vuosterávdnjái
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Municipality of UtsjokiPub: Clever Simulation Entertainment
Windows
There is something sinister brewing in Tana. The evil Chud have executed a diabolical plan that threatens the whole Sámi culture, and it is up to you to stop them. Embark in a journey through Tana, solve problems, experience culture, and encounter mythical creatures.
Why similar: Word Game 52.8%, Education 29.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #23 Easy Poetry
68% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Egg Fried Rice
Windows
Writing your own Chinese Poem is not as difficult as you thought. With the help of Easy Poetry, you could be a poet, too!
Why similar: Software 36.6% ★, Word Game 28.9%, Education 23%, Typing 8.1% ★, 2D 2.6%
- #24 Cypherpunk Essentials
68% matchVery Positive85% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: 基本操作PlayClass
Windows · Mac
在这套交互视频课程《成为一名密码朋克》中,你会从玩乐里完成整个密码学的学习,从零开始,掌握密码学。
Why similar: Software 39.6% ★, Word Game 31.3%, Education 25.6%, 2D 3.2%, Casual 0.4%
- #25 Viaje al Centro de la Tierra - Versión Extendida
68% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Team Topo Siglo XXIPub: Erbe Software
Windows
Relive Jules Verne's great adventure with this game originally conceived for Amstrad CPC.
Why similar: Software 66.5% ★, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, Adventure 3.5%
- #26 Study Arcade
65% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Soaring Games
Windows · Mac
Study > Play > Repeat
Why similar: Software 63.3% ★, Education 31.5%, 2D 4.1%, Casual 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #27 Mindbytes: Learn to Read Music
68% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Ammonite Design Studios Ltd
Windows
The most fun way to learn the how to read musical notation.
Why similar: Software 38.8% ★, Word Game 30.2%, Education 26.9%, Cute 3.1%, Casual 0.6%
- #28 Seaman
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Simen Sollihøgda
Windows
Catch fish, earn upgrades, don't run out of fuel
Why similar: Software 34.7% ★, Word Game 29.1%, Education 23.6%, Typing 7.7% ★, 2D 2.7%
- #29 Motamo
65% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Black Potion
Windows · Mac · Linux
Expand your French vocabulary by solving creative word puzzles. Drag letters, follow color-coded hints, and uncover new definitions in this relaxed, time-free word game (French-only).
Why similar: Word Game 44.3%, Education 38.1%, Colorful 5.7%, Cute 5.2%, 2D 4.8%
- #30 うちのオウムは変わり者
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: HotaxeGames
Windows
A cryptic puzzle game with simple rules! Uncover their “obsessive algorithm” through word exchanges and aim for the title of Parrot Master!
Why similar: Word Game 50.8%, Education 19.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Cute 6.5%, Colorful 5.3%
- #31 モールス信号で愛を伝えよ。
66% matchPositive87% of 45 reviews2022
Dev: INORK Game
Windows
This game is a practice game of Japanese Morse code.
Why similar: Software 47.4% ★, Word Game 23.5%, Education 21.1%, Typing 4.5% ★, 2D 2.2%
- #32 You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana
66% matchVery Positive99% of 337 reviews2021
Dev: James Moulang
Windows · Mac
Learn and master the japanese phonetic alphabets at your own pace with this meditative language learning tool.
Why similar: Word Game 33.6%, Education 27.6%, Software 23.5% ★, Typing 7.4% ★, Cute 4.9%
- #33 Flashmaster
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Jammy Games
Windows
Level up your flashcards with Flashmaster, a gamified flashcard app that makes studying exciting. Create personalized decks and flashcards, and dive into various study modes. Unlock upgrades, customize your flashcards with fun cosmetics, and turn learning into an adventure!
Why similar: Software 51.7% ★, Education 35.2%, Cute 4.7%, 2D 4%, Colorful 3.3%
- #34 PY-ONEERS
65% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Ong Aun Ter
Windows
Journey through a digital world where Python powers your progress. Solve coding puzzles, dodge obstacles, and reveal secrets in this educational platformer. Each level unlocks new skills and challenges—can you conquer the code and reach mastery?
Why similar: Education 32.1%, Side Scroller 23%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Cute 5.7%, Colorful 4.8%
- #35 Kana Snap: Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Postmode Labs
Windows · Mac
Master the Japanese alphabet in days, not months. Kana Snap is an arcade-style SRS tool designed to burn Hiragana and Katakana characters into your memory. Optimized for PC, Mac & Steam Deck, it replaces your flashcards with twitch-reflex gameplay. No ads. No subscriptions. Just snap and learn.
Why similar: Software 34.8% ★, Word Game 31.9%, Education 28.4%, 2D 2.8%, Atmospheric 1.4%
- #36 School Sweets Discovery ~granulated sugar edition~
65% matchVery Positive91% of 57 reviews2022
Dev: ほんわかふわふわ
Windows
A beautiful girl 2-choice quiz adventure game where you can experience a little variety of languages! Enjoy multi-end collection and online ranking in Challenge Mode!
Why similar: Word Game 43.1%, Education 18%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Adventure 11.4%, Cute 5%
- #37 Text Twist 3
64% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Tuga Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
• Over 1000 Different levels to play. • Complete dictionaries and thousands of levels for English, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish, Dutch, and, French languages. • Easy to play. You can use your touch screen or a mouse to play the game.
Why similar: Software 37.6% ★, Word Game 30.9%, Education 18.5%, Colorful 4.7%, Typing 4.6% ★
- #38 Hangman
63% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: Coolmath Games
Windows
The classic Hangman game is now on Steam! Help Balloon Boy guess the correct words and phrases to avoid being eaten by the beast.
Why similar: Word Game 53.3%, Education 22.2%, Cartoony 8.2%, Typing 7.8% ★, Cute 3.9%
- #39 Twisty Puzzle World
64% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Wouter MeesenPub: Meesen Software
Windows
Twisty Puzzle World: 400+ twisty / magic puzzles, and an editor to make your own puzzles.
Why similar: Software 70% ★, Education 22.6%, Colorful 6.7%, Indie 0.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #40 Make Watermelon
63% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: HaiGame
Windows
The game is based on the theme of watermelon. You only need to collide the same fruits to synthesize. Three special props: Hammer: One click, you can crush any kind of fruit; Bomb: You can eliminate two adjacent fruits at the same time; Color ball: can eliminate all fruits of the same color.
Why similar: Software 76% ★, 2D Platformer 17.3%, 2D 4.9%, Casual 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #41 Bilingual Crosswords
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SunkCost
Windows · Mac · Linux
Learn languages by solving crosswords. Solve crosswords → encounter new words → review with spaced repetition → repeat → learn.
Why similar: Software 36.2% ★, Word Game 29.3%, Education 23.7%, Typing 7.1% ★, 2D 2.8%
- #42 TypeSpell Journey
64% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: GGOLDBIGPub: IFIDEV
Windows
A word learning tool and word game suitable for users of all ages, you can learn words, spelling or typing. It can be a game or an educational tool, depending on how you use it.
Why similar: Software 30.2% ★, Word Game 26.6%, Education 19.8%, Cartoony 7.7%, Typing 5.6% ★
- #43 Mini Star Math
63% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Star Math is a cute and fun math mental computation game with 26 stages.
Why similar: Education 42.6%, Side Scroller 25.8%, Cartoony 9.9%, Cute 7.5%, Colorful 6.2%
- #44 StarryMonogatari: Student's Terminal
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shanghai Akari Cultural Technology Co., Ltd
Windows
Starry Monogatari official app now available on PC! Let's meet various people in the world of Stamono and feel the star-colored story!
Why similar: Software 48.2% ★, Word Game 37.5%, Cute 5.1%, Female Protagonist 5%, 2D 3.8%
- #45 Learn Words - Use Syllables
64% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Last Qubit
Windows
Learn Words - Use Syllables is an exciting mix between a word and a trivia game. Words are split into colorful syllables and you have to put them back together as fast as possible. More than 100 levels with 8 Languages to learn.
Why similar: Word Game 48.2%, Education 40.9%, 2D 5.3%, Colorful 4%, Casual 1%
- #46 Floral Gate
63% matchMixed54% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: QuantaoMaster
Windows
Improve your life quality and add more spice to your life. This is a TRUTH-or-DARE-like game for everyone.
Why similar: Software 60.1% ★, Education 25.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, 2D 3%, Casual 1%
- #47 VocabVan
61% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: RonEvansGameDev
Windows
Embark on an educational adventure with VocabVan, the engaging application designed to supercharge your language learning journey! Tailored for language enthusiasts and learners, VocabVan offers a fun and interactive way to master foreign language vocabulary.
Why similar: Software 56.7% ★, Education 42.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%, Casual 0.4%
- #48 HelloWorldFactory
62% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: SERIALGAMES Inc.
Windows
A quick programming language quiz is now available! Just read the code and choose a compiler that can output "Hello World"! A simple game you can play in your free time!
Why similar: Software 49.5% ★, Education 34.8%, Cartoony 6.4%, Cute 4.3%, 2D 3.8%
- #49 Bupsya
61% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: ugabugaGames
Windows
Bupsya is your desktop pet with a small mini-game. It’s like a platformer character that jumps across your open windows and chasing after the cursor, but never gets close to it.
Why similar: Software 64.8% ★, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, 2D 3.3%, Linear 2.1%
- #50 WordKiller
65% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: GodTalent
Windows
This is a simple, funny and fascinating game for learning ENGLISH words or CHINESE words while you are playing.
Why similar: Word Game 44.4%, Education 38.1%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, 2D 2.4%, Casual 0.5%
- #51 EnglishVan
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RonEvansGameDev
Windows
Embark on an educational adventure with EnglishVan, the engaging application designed to supercharge your English language learning journey! Tailored for language enthusiasts and learners, EnglishVan offers a fun and interactive way to master English language vocabulary.
Why similar: Software 66.4% ★, Education 32.1%, Casual 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #52 Language Lab
62% matchPositive80% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Language Lab VR
Windows
Not your standard language learning application. This is the CrossFit of language learning apps. No multiple choice exercises, no grammar written out for you. Just you and the language, the same way you learned your first one.
Why similar: Software 49.1% ★, Word Game 30.8%, Education 15.1%, Colorful 4.2%, Casual 0.6%
- #53 DEMONIAC WORDS
62% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Our Pencils
Windows
The evil has taken everything from two sorrowful girls, but the girls will not stop fighting, they will not stop resisting. They are not fighting for themselves.
Why similar: Software 44.4% ★, Education 24.4%, Word Game 19.1%, Adventure 5.6%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
- #54 Falos
60% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Max Accelerated Xebec LLC
Windows · Linux
Falos: Learn to read 100+ words in 100+ languages while playing a game. A game where you match words to emojis across four different play styles.
Why similar: Education 44.7%, 2D Platformer 21.3%, Cartoony 16.6%, Colorful 5.6%, 2D 5.6%
- #55 WordHerd
60% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Nellyvision Limited
Windows
Take a break with Mia and zone out of the daily grind with chilled gameplay and absorbing wordplay. Work your way from simple to unusual and abstruse words in this brilliant, twisty, word finding puzzle game.
Why similar: Word Game 39.3%, Education 25.4%, Cartoony 10.8%, Colorful 5.5%, Cute 5.5%
- #56 小世界模拟器3
61% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2023
Dev: 文刀山宗
Windows
Ability to create and run wordplay worlds (support for workshops); Attribute values between different worlds can be correlated and inheritable (gathering is a large universe, scattering is full of stars), or they can be isolated from each other. Small World Simulator is a lot of fun!
Why similar: Word Game 49.4%, Software 46.5% ★, Adventure 3.2%, Casual 0.3%, Indie 0.3%
- #57 Idle ShowOff
60% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2023
Dev: LionCat
Windows
A game all about STEAM Friendlist.By using the "Show Off" button, you can CUSTOMMM Text to break through the dimensional wall and release your inner huge Presence to your STEAM Friends List ! ! ! All of your Friends on STEAM will see it ( This is the only one game has this feature on whole STEAM )
Why similar: Software 58% ★, Word Game 38.4%, Atmospheric 2.5%, Casual 0.8%, Indie 0.2%