- #1 Da! Russian Quiz
97% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: Wholetone Games
Windows
Learn Russian with a quiz that helps you review words and phrases in Russian. Over 3,500 Advanced phrases, 350 Verbs, 1500 nouns and exactly 33 letters for all your learning efforts.
Why similar: Language Learning 72.2% ★, Education 18.6%, Simulation 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #2 Japanese with Mayu
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: penguin on the hill
Windows
A short Japanese-learning visual novel where you play as an exchange student in Japan, learn vocabulary through everyday conversations, and check words instantly with a hover dictionary.
Why similar: Language Learning 67.7% ★, Education 15.5%, Simulation 11%, Anime 3.7%, 2D 1.8%
- #3 Joyo Kanji Quiz
96% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2018
Dev: Wholetone Games
Windows
Learn Japanese with a quiz that helps you review all Japanese characters that kids must learn when they go to school. From 1st grade all the way to secondary school, you can learn all 2,136 Joyo Kanji, their meanings and pronunciations.
Why similar: Language Learning 72.4% ★, Education 18.6%, Simulation 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #4 Common Hanzi Quiz - Simplified Chinese
95% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2018
Dev: Wholetone Games
Windows
Learn Chinese with a quiz that helps you review common Chinese characters you will come across in everyday text. By practicing and reviewing, you can learn 2,538 Hanzi, their meanings and pronunciations.
Why similar: Language Learning 71.7% ★, Education 19.3%, Simulation 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #5 The Language Game
94% matchMixed65% of 31 reviews2015
Dev: Tap To Win
Windows
The Language Game is a 2 player quiz-style game that will improve your vocabulary and pronunciation as you play. Our innovative system lets you learn from any language to any other language, so each player can learn a different language.
Why similar: Language Learning 78% ★, Education 22%
- #6 Lang Ops: Blank Canvas
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Strange Volume Project
Windows
The road to efficiency leads through repetition. In Lang Ops: Blank Canvas you're typing your own vocabulary! Features prepared tests and a lot of different statistics for your convenience!
Why similar: Language Learning 73.5% ★, Education 23.7%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #7 So to Speak
92% matchVery Positive98% of 120 reviews2025
Dev: Erik Andersen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Can you learn Japanese by solving puzzles? So to Speak is a game about wandering in Japan, looking at signs, overhearing conversations, and using context clues in the environment to figure out what it all means. No background in Japanese is assumed.
Why similar: Language Learning 69.9% ★, Education 18.8%, Simulation 8.7%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #8 Nihongo Hunter
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Synthesizer Games
Windows
Go on an adventure to unlock Hiragana and become a Nihongo Hunter! Enjoy a relaxing adventure and pick up the basic building blocks of Japanese as you travel the picturesque Hirajima Island!
Why similar: Language Learning 79.7% ★, Education 19.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #9 Noun Town Language Learning
91% matchVery Positive86% of 712 reviews2026
Dev: SUPER HYPER MEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Learn 1,000+ words and phrases in 12 languages - including Japanese & Spanish - with no subscription and no ads. Explore a colorful open world, beat vocab mini-games, and speak to NPCs using real speech recognition. Language learning that actually sticks, and actually feels like a game.
Why similar: Language Learning 68.2% ★, Education 18.6%, Simulation 7.7%, Anime 4.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #10 Learn Japanese or... Die!
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Entertainment Software International
Windows
A first-person horror game where you must learn Japanese or... Polly Glot, the crazy language learning app mascot will kill you!
Why similar: Language Learning 78.7% ★, Education 20.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #11 Pierre's Adventures in French [Learn French]
90% matchVery Positive96% of 84 reviews2022
Dev: Rocket Boy Games
Windows
Want to improve your French? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? Félicitations ! This is the game for you.
Why similar: Language Learning 71.6% ★, Education 18.9%, Anime 6.4%, 2D 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #12 Learn Spanish or... Die!
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Entertainment Software International
Windows
A first-person horror game where you must learn Spanish or... Polly Glot, the crazy language learning app mascot will kill you!
Why similar: Language Learning 78.1% ★, Education 21.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #13 Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography
88% matchVery Positive92% of 805 reviews2024
Dev: Autumn Pioneer
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Shashingo is an edutainment game that teaches you Japanese through virtual photography. With your trusty camera, take photographs of the fictional streets of Japan to capture new words and images as fully translated flash cards!
Why similar: Language Learning 71.7% ★, Education 19.7%, Simulation 8%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #14 Distant Memoraĵo
88% matchVery Positive98% of 193 reviews2021
Dev: SukeraSparoPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
This is the story, pure and sometimes frustrating, of two girls intertwined through their fumbling efforts to communicate. Learn a new language and the universal emotions behind our words!
Why similar: Language Learning 68.2% ★, Education 21.6%, Anime 7.4%, 2D 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #15 Pedro's Adventures in Spanish [Learn Spanish]
87% matchVery Positive92% of 178 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket Boy Games
Windows
Want to improve your Spanish? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? ¡Felicidades amigos! This is the game for you.
Why similar: Language Learning 72.4% ★, Education 19.3%, Anime 5.5%, 2D 2.8%
- #16 Hangul Shooter
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 14 reviews2024
Dev: Dhamas Tri
Windows
An alternate way for gamers to learn Korean. Shooting the enemies or playing the minigames—choose your fun starting point to learn a new language with anime aesthetic!
Why similar: Language Learning 74.5% ★, Education 15.3%, Anime 7.3%, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 1%
- #17 PLAYNESE: Master Japanese
85% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: Wynand SmitPub: PlayJoke Studios
Windows
🎌 Learn Japanese in a massive open world full of adventure. Learn through stories, voiced NPCs, lyrics, JLPT quizzes, mnemonics, then explore space, craft, fish, trade, and battle using Japanese-themed cards. Major weekly updates expand the world while helping you learn Japanese. =^.^=
Why similar: Language Learning 75.5% ★, Education 18.6%, Anime 5.9%
- #18 Hiragana Katakana Ninja
86% match5 user reviews0% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Wholetone Games
Windows
Learn Japanese with a fun way to fixate the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries.
Why similar: Language Learning 74% ★, Education 19.8%, Simulation 5.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #19 Noun Town: VR Language Learning
84% matchVery Positive80% of 159 reviews2022
Dev: SUPER HYPER MEGA
Windows
Gain new vocab while playing a game! Learn 1,000+ words & phrases in a world that regains color as you learn. Test your skills with mini-games and talk to the local villagers. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, & more…
Why similar: Language Learning 70.6% ★, Education 18.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #20 Influent Language Learning Game
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,688 reviews2014
Dev: Rob HowlandPub: Three Flip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Influent is a Language Learning Game focused on rapid vocabulary acquisition in a 3D world featuring over 400 nouns, adjectives, and verbs with native pronunciations in 23 languages! Players have complete freedom to choose which words they want to learn without any need for pencils or books!
Why similar: Language Learning 72.6% ★, Education 19.3%, Simulation 7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #21 The Expression Amrilato
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 748 reviews2019
Dev: SukeraSparoPub: MangaGamer
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Plunge into a new world with a completely foreign language in this romantic, yuri isekai visual novel about the struggles of communication and forging connection. Experience life in a foreign land. Enjoy a sweet, heartwarming romance. Learn Esperanto.
Why similar: Language Learning 70.2% ★, Education 19.9%, Anime 6.8%, 2D 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #22 Haunted Izakaya
82% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: SEIREI.DEV
Windows
A roguelike card battler that teaches you Japanese. Master words to serve meals and chain huge combos. Seal yokai in a haunted izakaya. From basic to advanced, every run teaches you something new.
Why similar: Language Learning 75.9% ★, Education 19.3%, Anime 4.8%
- #23 WonderLang Polyglot
81% matchVery Positive88% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: bair games
Windows · Mac
Learn languages through immersive quests, interactive dialogues, and spaced repetition combats. Help a young hero lift a magical curse by mastering a new language. Customize your learning experience and explore a vibrant world filled with unique characters. Start your journey to fluency today!
Why similar: Language Learning 74.6% ★, Education 19.5%, Anime 5.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #24 Love in Translation
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nia YamazakuraPub: Night Asobu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Love in Translation is Japanese learning chat-sim otome. Your bestie has enough of you complaining about not finding more otome fans. So she drags you into her friend's server, where everyone is an otome fan, including some Japanese guys! Learn each other's language and enjoy your own sweet romance!
Why similar: Language Learning 72.9% ★, Education 16.2%, Anime 7.7%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #25 Mini Words: Polyglot
81% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Mens Sana Interactive
Windows · Mac
The most used nouns in English. Can you recognize them in another language? Unscramble frequently used words in a unique mix of logic puzzle, word search, and hangman.
Why similar: Language Learning 80.5% ★, Education 18%, 2D 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #26 Peter's Adventures in English [Learn English]
80% matchMostly Positive80% of 133 reviews2021
Dev: Rocket Boy Games
Windows
Take control of Peter as he travels across the kingdom, solving puzzles, making friends and defeating monsters. This game is designed to be accessible to a very broad range of players, including young children and people learning English as a second language.
Why similar: Language Learning 62.2% ★, Education 24.8%, Anime 8.3%, 2D 3.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #27 Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle
79% matchVery Positive91% of 2,083 reviews2016
Dev: Sleepy DuckPub: RIVER CROW STUDIO
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The ideal introductory course to the Japanese language! Learn how to read and write Japanese characters (Hiragana) at a steady pace. A full-blown RPG specifically designed to keep you engaged. By playing along, you’re going to be introduced to the Japanese language like never before!
Why similar: Education 62.6%, Language Learning 31.1% ★, Anime 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #28 Sigformation
79% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: AnotherKnife Games Studio
Windows · Mac
A hardcore puzzle game about digital circuits
Why similar: Education 49.4%, Simulation 42.4%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #29 Learn Japanese: Yuke and the Book of Yokai
77% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: lpares12
Windows · Linux
Learn Japanese in this roguelike deckbuilder adventure brimming with Japanese flavor! Defeat yokai with your knowledge, gather omamori, and befriend the local guardian, Myōkun the Tanuki. Embark on your language-learning adventure and have fun!
Why similar: Language Learning 84% ★, Education 12.2%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #30 CellQuest
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: David BrosnanPub: BrosNetic
Windows
CellQuest is designed to simulate the cellular Mitogen-activated Protein Kinase signaling process (MAP-K) and the Trimeric G-protein cell signaling cycle.
Why similar: Education 49.4%, Simulation 42.4%, 2D 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #31 Earthquake escape
78% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: CatCat Gaming
Windows
This is an earthquake escape game, about how to move to a safe place at home when an earthquake occurs, and make an earthquake safe escape game. Our protagonist kid is alone at home. Where can he move to hide in order to be safer?
Why similar: Education 53.3%, Simulation 44.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #32 Hurricane Heroes
76% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Robert LiKamWaPub: EXP Lab
Windows
Hurricane Heroes is a 3-act interactive narrative experience that places players in the shoes of three critical roles as a storm approaches and impacts the coast of Florida.
Why similar: Education 58.8%, Simulation 39.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #33 ElectricVLab
77% matchVery Positive88% of 59 reviews2018
Dev: Q1TEK LLC
Windows
ElectricVLab employs the technology of video games to explore the fascinating world of electricity and electronics. It allows you to build a wide variety of analog and digital electronic circuits, and observe their behavior in a visually rich, informative, fun environment.
Why similar: Simulation 64.8%, Education 35.2%
- #34 Reclaim! Azhe-giiwewining
74% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia
Windows · Mac
Embark on an adventure where every word brings you closer to home! As Miskwaa, forge a path through a forest teaming with spirits, stories, and intricate puzzles inspired by Ojibwe culture and language in this all-new point and click adventure.
Why similar: Language Learning 44.1% ★, Education 38.7%, Anime 11%, 2D 5.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #35 Code Rescue
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mennen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy coding game. An AI made Code City forget how its own code works – and the city went dark. Find the bugs, close the gaps, and bring it back to life one line at a time.
Why similar: Language Learning 71.1% ★, Education 28.9%
- #36 Captain Cook: Word Puzzle
76% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: SuperpowPub: Mini Fun Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Connect letters that are laid around a dish to form English words.
Why similar: Language Learning 77.6% ★, Education 18.9%, 2D 2.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #37 The Grid.
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Choklad Games
Windows · Linux
Four original puzzle games — words, logic, and patterns — wrapped in a single elegant arcade package.
Why similar: Language Learning 95.9% ★, 2D 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #38 Mission To Fission
73% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Higgsino
Windows · Linux
Nuclear fission simulator. Control A nuclear reactor, balancing Uranium fissile material. The game features a oversimplified reactor and the R.B.M.K Reactor in Chernobyl.
Why similar: Education 50.3%, Simulation 41.1%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #39 Shujinkou
72% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2025
Dev: Rice Games Inc
Windows · Mac
Shujinkou is a story-driven, turn-based dungeon crawler that provides players with the option to learn Japanese as they play. Play through an enthralling 80-hour story campaign as Shu, Jin, and Kou in a fight to save the world from the Akuma.
Why similar: Language Learning 76.5% ★, Education 21%, 2D 2.6%
- #40 Mission: ISS
71% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Magnopus
Windows
Take a trip into orbit and experience life on board the International Space Station! In this Emmy-nominated simulation, learn how to move and work in zero-gravity using your controllers. Dock a space capsule, take a spacewalk, and let real NASA astronauts guide you on the ISS!
Why similar: Education 52.6%, Simulation 45.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #41 Professor Why™ Chemistry 1
74% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2015
Dev: Professor Why
Windows · Mac
Professor Why™ Chemistry is a computer game with elements of education, which enables players to perform dozens of chemistry experiments in a safe, virtual laboratory.
Why similar: Education 56.7%, Simulation 43.3%
- #42 Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech
70% matchVery Positive99% of 268 reviews2023
Dev: Study Bunny Games LLC
Windows
Dialogue changes from English to Japanese as you learn and progress in this comedic RPG backed by professional Japanese voice acting. This is a full 18+ hour introductory Japanese course and adventure all in one. Master hiragana, 136+ kanji, basic grammar, 240 common words used in anime.
Why similar: Language Learning 43.3% ★, Education 38.1%, Anime 13.2%, 2D 4%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #43 Virtual telescope
73% matchMixed63% of 16 reviews2018
Dev: Anton Shatalov
Windows
Get the star sky that is above you and visit other planets in the virtual reality!
Why similar: Education 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #44 Steam Engine Simulator
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 8,925 reviews2023
Dev: Ektorom Software Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
Why similar: Education 53.8%, Simulation 36.2%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #45 Mini Words - minimalist puzzle
72% matchVery Positive93% of 182 reviews2019
Dev: Mens Sana Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
721 words. That is enough to cover 90% of conversations in English. Unscramble those words in Mini Words - a unique mix of puzzle, word search and hangman.
Why similar: Language Learning 80.4% ★, Education 18.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #46 Learn Japanese
71% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: Japanese Games
Windows · Mac
Learn Japanese is an innovative game where players will learn the Japanese language with minimal effort. Learn Japanese is the fastest way to learn the Japanese language.
Why similar: Education 39.7%, Simulation 32.6%, Anime 26.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #47 MITTIN
70% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Great Lakes Reality Labs
Windows
Learn and practice skills for independence at home and in the community. MITTIN is a library of dynamic modules that foster the development of independent living skills.
Why similar: Education 53.3%, Simulation 44.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #48 HomestarVR
71% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: The pocket company
Windows
This application simulates a starry sky in realism. Please enjoy the full sky starry sky. There are three modes that enjoy starry sky in this application. ①World Sky Time Travel ②Full Celestial Planetarium ③Starry Sky Selection
Why similar: Education 57.6%, Simulation 42.4%
- #49 Linguist FPS - The Language Learning FPS
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 219 reviews2022
Dev: Rocket Boy Games
Windows
A simple indie quality FPS designed as an introduction to language learning (solo developed). All 16 languages are included with full voice acting. Use your newfound language skills to save the city from an army of killer robots! Choose from Japanese, Russian, French, Spanish, Ukrainian and more.
Why similar: Language Learning 74.6% ★, Education 24.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #50 Barkelona
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Hood Mentality Software
Windows · Linux
Learning Spanish is Ruff!
Why similar: Education 52.3%, Language Learning 40.1% ★, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #51 Werelderfgoed: Romeins Aquaduct van Nijmegen en Berg en Dal
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2023
Dev: Tijdlab
Windows
Ontdek hoe het Romeinse aquaduct van Nijmegen en Berg en Dal eruit moet hebben gezien. Bezoek verschillende locaties langs het traject, van de bron tot de waterbak in het Romeinse legerkamp.
Why similar: Education 53.7%, Simulation 44.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #52 Area Cooperation Economic Simulation: North Korea (ACES)
70% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Christopher ShovePub: Regional Scientists
Windows
Area Cooperation Economic Simulation: North Korea (ACES) simulates the development of North Korea's Pyongyang economy. It is an economic simulation and not a game, and useful for an economics class.
Why similar: Education 50.1%, Simulation 49.9%
- #53 VR Brewing Simulator
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Eirtep
Windows
Learn the art of beer brewing on a commercial scale in this first-person, virtual reality simulator, moving around the brewery you will be turning valves, adjusting temperatures, grabbing, weighing and using the correct ingredients and vessels at the right times using your virtual hands. Let's brew!
Why similar: Education 52.6%, Simulation 45.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #54 3DC
66% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Kim Martinez
Windows
3DC is a graphic adventure that teaches children from 8 to 12 years old what depression is.
Why similar: Education 61.8%, Simulation 36.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #55 MITTIN: Clean Flat Surfaces
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2022
Dev: Great Lakes Reality Labs
Windows
Learn how to clean a variety of surfaces in the kitchen and living room of your home with MITTIN: Clean Flat Surfaces. MITTIN is a library of dynamic modules that foster the development of independent living skills in the home and community.
Why similar: Education 53.8%, Simulation 44.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #56 Startup Quest Bakery
65% matchPositive84% of 31 reviews2024
Dev: Predict Edumedia
Windows
Embark on a brief entrepreneurial journey to establish and manage a socially responsible bakery. Obtain permits, prepare the space, choose your equipment, and produce various breads. Aim for profitability while positively impacting society and the environment.
Why similar: Education 48%, Simulation 43.8%, 2D 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #57 Secrets of the Past: Dion
67% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2018
Dev: Culturplay
Windows
Become an archaeologist and lead an excavation at the ancient city of Dion! In this casual simulation game, your goal is to unearth and exhibit the real treasures of the Villa of Dionysus. Will you manage to do so before the heavy rain season?
Why similar: Simulation 51.1%, Education 48.9%
- #58 The Adventure of Spyke
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Riot Shield Games
Windows
Join Spyke where the worst day of his life suddenly takes a turn and becomes an epic adventure. Solve challenging puzzles, use mystical tools, and fight robots, venom-spitting organ harvesters, terrifying creatures, and much more in this low-poly, top-down, action RPG puzzler.
Why similar: Language Learning 90.6% ★, Education 9.4%