- #1 Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
97% matchVery Positive97% of 404 reviews2024
Dev: Matej 'Retro' JanPub: Retronator
Windows · Mac
Learn how to draw pixel art with a video game! Start from zero and develop real art skills in a relaxing way. Complete interactive tutorials, draw pixel art sprites, and play the games you create. Everyone can do this!
Why similar: Game Development 70.5% ★, Education 25.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 1.9%
- #2 Super Markup Man
96% matchVery Positive82% of 125 reviews2016
Dev: Roppy Chop Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Learn HTML and CSS through a 2D puzzle platformer! Carry and place real web tags, solve logic-based levels, and build your own web page templates. No coding needed!
Why similar: Game Development 64.8% ★, Education 35.2%
- #3 Secrets Of Soil
96% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2021
Dev: Henry DriverPub: Screen South
Windows
Secrets of Soil is an interactive journey that explores the hidden world of soil and its role in combating climate change. Your journey will take you to a microscopic world, witnessing the essential life forms that live there.
Why similar: Education 42.3%, Walking Simulator 30.3%, Narration 11.4%, Linear 8%, 3D 4.3%
- #4 What's Your Gender?
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 124 reviews2021
Dev: PurpleSloth
Windows · Linux
An antichamber inspired educational puzzle game, that allows you to simultaneously explore a non-euclidean maze and concepts and terms related to gender, identity and expression in a playful and reassuring manner.
Why similar: Education 40.8%, Walking Simulator 31.8%, Minimalist 11.3%, 3D 6.2%, Stylized 5.2%
- #5 Title_Pending
94% matchVery Positive96% of 438 reviews2022
Dev: DEVBEEF
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Congratulations! You've been hired by an up and coming Game Development Studio to play-test their New Game (which as of now does not have a title). Not only that, you'll get to talk with the Lead Developer of the project, Matthew Stanton, who will give insight on his team's creative process.
Why similar: Game Development 33.8% ★, Walking Simulator 27.4%, Narration 18.6%, Stylized 8.5%, 3D 5.7%
- #6 Viaerium
94% matchVery Positive85% of 158 reviews2017
Dev: Malevolent Wormhole
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 13%
A radiant journey of life to fulfill Your greatest idea.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.7%, Narration 25.8%, Minimalist 11%, 3D Platformer 10.3%, Stylized 8.8%
- #7 Powerful Courses
92% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Serhii KhramovPub: General Script Studio
Windows
A good game for learning and self-development. Here you will find a lot of interesting and useful things.
Why similar: Education 83.8%, Singleplayer 12.9%, Indie 3.2%
- #8 Cypherpunk Essentials
91% 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: Education 87.7%, 3D 12.3%
- #9 Milling machine simulator
90% matchVery Positive87% of 168 reviews2022
Dev: Igor FrankPub: UI-Games
Windows
Milling machine simulator will inspire novices and experts alike. Realistic physics and movements allow you to familiarize yourself with the machine in a 3D workshop setting. Enjoy playing around, learning and prototyping in Free milling mode. Or challenge yourself in Career mode.
Why similar: Education 79.3%, 3D 12.5%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Indie 2.9%
- #10 Influent Language Learning Game
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,684 reviews2014
Dev: Rob HowlandPub: Three Flip Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 18.9 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: Education 64.6%, Stylized 15.8%, 3D 11.2%, Singleplayer 5%, Indie 3.4%
- #11 SirKwitz
89% matchVery Positive94% of 86 reviews2024
Dev: Predict Edumedia
Windows
Dive into SirKwitz: a beginner-friendly edutainment game that makes learning programming easy & fun! Explore 28 puzzles across four topics to master the very core concepts behind programming and develop your problem-solving skills. Ideal for those that think coding & programming are scary words!
Why similar: Education 74.2%, Narration 21.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 1.8%
- #12 Learn Game Development, Unity Code Monkey
89% matchVery Positive83% of 131 reviews2020
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows
Learn Game Development from a Professional Indie Game Developer. Make your own games and bring your ideas to life!
Why similar: Game Development 71.5% ★, Education 28.5%
- #13 Blind Touch
87% matchNo user reviews91% of 64 reviews2026
Dev: Flygogo Games
Windows
A "Blind" simulator that lets you experience a new perspective and immersive sensory journey. Step into a world of darkness using your guide cane.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 60.7%, Linear 14.9%, Minimalist 13.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Indie 3.8%
- #14 Learn Programming: Python - Remake
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Niema Moshiri
Windows · Mac · Linux
An interactive text-based game for learning and practicing how to program in Python.
Why similar: Education 80.7%, Minimalist 13.9%, Singleplayer 3%, Indie 2.4%
- #15 Chroma Zero
84% matchVery Positive96% of 313 reviews2024
Dev: ekorzPub: ZeroXP
Windows
Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 40%, Minimalist 18.4%, Stylized 18%, 3D 9.3%, Adventure 6.9%
- #16 Builder Simulator
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,078 reviews2022
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Builder Simulator is the perfect game for those who want to build a house, from the ground up, one brick at a time. On easy, the game will guide and teach you by showing you full instruction, but on hard you will get no help - instead rely on your builder skills and make everything yourself.
Why similar: Education 76.5%, 3D 10.5%, Singleplayer 7.3%, Adventure 2.9%, Indie 2.7%
- #17 THE CORRIDOR
84% matchVery Positive94% of 3,475 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Mackinnon
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
THE CORRIDOR is a 20-30 minute experience about the relationship between player and game.
Why similar: Game Development 47.6% ★, Walking Simulator 21.9%, Narration 16.6%, Minimalist 4.6%, Stylized 3.6%
- #18 Algotica Iterations
86% matchMixed53% of 177 reviews2017
Dev: Alexander Goodwin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Algotica is an educational puzzle game about programming with cute lowpoly graphics. If you wanted to start learning programming but think that it too difficult to understand or just don't have enough time or not sure that you need it - this game is a good start point for you
Why similar: Education 77.4%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 9.7%
- #19 Dodd Goes to the Museum
82% matchVery Positive98% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: Schwegg
Windows
Explore Dodd's local museum in this short and sweet, casual and relaxing side-scroller adventure! Visit various exhibits within the museum's four wings and talk to various characters along the way!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 52.4%, Education 36.1%, Linear 7.5%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #20 Reading Simulator
85% matchMixed53% of 98 reviews2017
Dev: Shoho Games
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Read all the literary classics in this simulated library experience!
Why similar: Education 54.6%, Walking Simulator 34%, 3D 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Indie 1.3%
- #21 GameDev Life Simulator 🎮🕹
82% matchMixed57% of 152 reviews2023
Dev: Octo Games studio
Windows
In the Simulator of a game developer, you will be able to understand all the subtleties of this profession, understand how the game industry works and all the difficulties of one developer.
Why similar: 3D 55.6%, Singleplayer 24.5%, Indie 19.9%
- #22 Newton's Fourth Law
79% matchVery Positive94% of 214 reviews2025
Dev: Newtonian Studios
Windows
Fight against brain-rot in this story-driven educational physics puzzle game. You will need to learn and apply high school physics concepts to solve increasingly challenging problems and uncover a galaxy spanning plot. When you have finished, you will be able to take a college level physics course.
Why similar: Education 56.2%, Walking Simulator 32.2%, 3D 6.6%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 2%
- #23 Inertia
81% matchVery Positive83% of 693 reviews2017
Dev: ASTXRIAL Works
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Inertia is a first-person platformer with free-running aspects. Inspired by various other free-running and movement based games/game-modes.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 47.3%, Minimalist 30%, 3D 22.7%
- #24 Seashell
80% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: High Tea Frog
Windows
Relax, make time for yourself and collect unique and beautiful gifts from the sea. Examine seashells while learning all about them in this short, experimental game about our favourite place to unwind.
Why similar: Education 56.4%, Walking Simulator 20.2%, 3D 17%, Singleplayer 5.6%, Indie 0.9%
- #25 Electronics Puzzle Lab
79% matchVery Positive88% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Sagitta Studios
Windows
Enter the most advanced challenge laboratory of today's games, where electronics and logic merge into challenges that will captivate your mind and awaken the engineer within you!
Why similar: Education 84.8%, 3D 14.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #26 Hippocampal: The White Sofa
83% matchMostly Negative36% of 107 reviews2014
Dev: FreegamerPub: Strategy First
Windows
Walk through this world to understand how it works!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 84.9%, Indie 15.1%
- #27 The Master
81% matchMixed65% of 88 reviews2018
Dev: Gem Rose Accent
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 7%
Climb to the top to learn The Master's teachings. Extremely short game.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.8%, Indie 11.8%, Adventure 10.4%, Singleplayer 6%
- #28 Noun Town: VR Language Learning
78% matchMostly 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: Education 74%, 3D 13.4%, Adventure 6.7%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #29 Learn Programming: Python - Retro
78% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2021
Dev: Niema Moshiri
Windows
A terminal-based game for learning and practicing how to program in Python.
Why similar: Education 92.1%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Indie 3%
- #30 Chromatic Isle
75% matchVery Positive95% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Josh HirshfieldPub: Pyrebug Studios
Windows
Discover the peaceful beauty of Chromatic Isle, a 30-minute getaway where music and puzzles unite in the four seasons. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to puzzles, this harmonious journey awaits. Unveil the secrets of each season in Chromatic Isle.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 62.2%, 3D 14.5%, Stylized 13.1%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 2.4%
- #31 Exertus
76% matchVery Positive86% of 302 reviews2019
Dev: ASTXRIAL Works
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Through use of the fluid movement set and dynamic level elements, players have the simple aim of getting from point A to point B, either by using the beaten path or the off-path environment within semi-linear levels.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 37.8%, Minimalist 33.1%, 3D 22.8%, Adventure 6.3%
- #32 Aurora Nights
77% matchVery Positive84% of 338 reviews2016
Dev: Vladimir Maslov
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Aurora Nights is an entertaining educational game for learning to identify the constellations.
Why similar: Education 87.4%, Indie 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #33 Logicats
74% matchVery Positive99% of 67 reviews2023
Dev: Fernando AraujoPub: INK EYE Games
Windows
Logicats is a beginner-friendly programming game. Learn programming concepts through reading code in a fun and effective way. Perfect for classrooms or at home. Start your programming journey today!
Why similar: Education 40.4%, Linear 40.4%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 9%
- #34 Museum of Mechanics: Lockpicking
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: Dim Bulb Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Welcome to the Museum of Mechanics: Lockpicking. We're happy to have you! Explore an interactive exhibition of meticulously recreated lockpicking minigames from throughout video game history.
Why similar: Game Development 59.3% ★, Education 34.9%, 3D 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #35 The Art of Reflection
71% matchVery Positive97% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: Hydrozoa
Windows
Traverse mirrors as if they were natural extensions of space to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Reshape your perspective to perform gravity-shifting acrobatics as you jungle-gym through a sprawling environment. You'll never look in a mirror the same way again.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 35.2%, Minimalist 28.5%, 3D 16.5%, Singleplayer 9.2%, Adventure 6.2%
- #36 SCHiM
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 320 reviews2024
Dev: Ewoud van der WerfPub: Extra Nice
Windows · Mac · Linux
SCHiM is a game about jumping from shadow to shadow in a relaxing and lively environment. This 3D platformer takes elements of light, shadow & animation and adds them directly to the gameplay, delivering an experience that you will only find in SCHiM.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 32.1%, Stylized 26.8%, Minimalist 15.6%, 3D 14.8%, Adventure 6%
- #37 Meet The Animals
72% matchVery Positive95% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: TrashedCans
Windows
A comedic twist on the average stylized exploration indie game, find your way around this beautiful farm and interact with the animals that have been scattered across the landscape.
Why similar: Game Development 40.7% ★, Walking Simulator 34.9%, Stylized 10.7%, 3D 8.2%, Narration 5.5%
- #38 Super Clown Adventures
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: Tero Lunkka
Windows
Be a Super clown. Beware Traps and different enemies and finish simple levels by finding pirate flag.....
Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.3%, 3D Platformer 17.5%, Minimalist 13.5%, 3D 9.2%, Adventure 6.2%
- #39 Little Mouse's Encyclopedia
73% matchVery Positive96% of 298 reviews2019
Dev: Circus Atos
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%
An interactive encyclopedia for kids and their parents.
Why similar: Education 92.2%, Singleplayer 5%, Indie 2.8%
- #40 Light Maze
71% matchVery Positive99% of 159 reviews2022
Dev: catgrease
Windows
A simple casual game where you light up floor tiles in a level in order to go to the next level.
Why similar: Minimalist 28.2%, 3D 27.2%, Linear 26.7%, Singleplayer 13.2%, Indie 4.7%
- #41 EmuDevz
69% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: [r]labs
Windows · Mac · Linux
A game about building emulators! Implement your own NEEES core in JavaScript, get instant feedback with unit/video tests, build the graphics unit in real time, learn 6502 assembly, debug test ROMs, and have fun with the included homebrew games!
Why similar: Game Development 70.3% ★, Education 27.9%, Indie 0.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #42 Project: Name
73% matchMixed48% of 412 reviews2022
Dev: Marius Angeschrien
Windows
Project: Name is a hardcore Perma-Death first person platformer. Try to beat all three levels!
Why similar: Linear 30.7%, 3D 25%, Minimalist 21.1%, Stylized 19.2%, Singleplayer 4%
- #43 PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,218 reviews2020
Dev: Krish ShrikumarPub: Vismaya
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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.
Why similar: Education 50.5%, Walking Simulator 40.1%, Singleplayer 6.6%, Indie 2.9%
- #44 It's Spring Again
72% matchVery Positive92% of 896 reviews2016
Dev: Baba Yaga GamesPub: Sometimes You
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"It's Spring Again" - an educational game for children ages two and up. It uses game mechanics to teach children about the seasons.
Why similar: Education 89.8%, Indie 10.2%
- #45 Amazeing Lemons
74% matchMixed42% of 53 reviews2017
Dev: nextjen
Windows
Find and retrieve all of your lemons before time runs out!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 68.5%, Linear 14.3%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #46 In The Rural Village of Nagoro
68% matchVery Positive96% of 331 reviews2022
Dev: Sohun Studio
Windows
Narrative through Interact Button. In The Rural Village of Nagoro is a short, side-scrolling game with minimalist gameplay 'Interact button’ to tell a fate that falls on Nagoro village. Explore and press ‘F' button’ to greet all cheerful neighborhoods.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 53.2%, Education 32.7%, Linear 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2.2%
- #47 Yolo Space Hacker
70% matchVery Positive96% of 214 reviews2020
Dev: BKNLab
Windows
Welcome to our ethical hacker's organisation: we will teach you how to use actual hacker tools (terminal, proxy, reverse shells...) to scan the network, crack passwords, bypass server security and solve the mystery of the Bikini-72 space station.
Why similar: Education 81.4%, 3D 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Adventure 1.4%, Indie 1.1%
- #48 Game Builder Tycoon
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 137 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Game Builder Tycoon, begin as an indie game developer. Personalize your character, craft hit games, manage marketing, research stuff and manage a skilled team. Overcome competition to guide your game development studio to global recognition and dominate the gaming industry.
Why similar: Game Development 68.7% ★, Education 26%, 3D 2.4%, Stylized 1.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #49 Pedro's Adventures in Spanish [Learn Spanish]
69% matchVery Positive92% of 171 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: Education 61.7%, Narration 32.8%, Adventure 5.4%
- #50 Puzzlement
70% matchVery Positive92% of 235 reviews2018
Dev: Yunus Ayyildiz
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
a game about walking/jumping between plane surfaces to collect all red squares
Why similar: Minimalist 67.3%, Indie 18.9%, Singleplayer 13.8%
- #51 Do Not Press The Button (Or You'll Delete The Multiverse)
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 100 reviews2025
Dev: Theseus Games
Windows
A first-person, narrative-driven game featuring The Developer, who questions, taunts, and tests you at every turn. You shouldn’t press the button, but you’ll want to. You will have control, and you will have none. Power is in your hands... or is it? Inspired by classic narrative driven games.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.2%, Narration 33.2%, 3D 13.4%, Adventure 6.4%, Singleplayer 5%
- #52 Hope
68% matchVery Positive94% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Pedro LimaPub: Pedro Lima's Productions
Windows · Linux
Mistakes are not an impediment, but an opportunity to grow. Play and learn from your mistakes. Come and recharge your hopes.
Why similar: Education 54.2%, Minimalist 19.2%, Linear 11.7%, Singleplayer 11.4%, Indie 3.4%
- #53 One Dreamer
67% matchVery Positive91% of 430 reviews2022
Dev: F2House
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Manipulate the world around you by editing source code in an adventure game about a burnt out indie game developer's quest to fulfill a lifelong dream.
Why similar: Game Development 83.2% ★, Linear 8.8%, Adventure 3.4%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 2%
- #54 Simple FPS Aim Trainer
69% matchVery Positive93% of 80 reviews2020
Dev: TapHazard Games
Windows
An FPS Aim Trainer for fast and lightweight target practice with built in game sensitivity conversion and matching, easily switch between popular games to match your mouse sensitivity
Why similar: Minimalist 63.1%, 3D 16.7%, Singleplayer 13.1%, Indie 7.1%
- #55 4D Golf
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 761 reviews2024
Dev: CodeParade
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore higher dimensions... with golf! Conquer mind-bending challenges, design your own 4D courses, and unlock new worlds and accessories as you golf your way through the 4th dimension and beyond!
Why similar: Education 83.7%, Indie 9.4%, Singleplayer 6.9%
- #56 A Game of Changes
70% matchMixed68% of 226 reviews2016
Dev: Nuno DonatoPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A 3d puzzle platformer that takes you along a journey of wisdom, through the 64 unique worlds that draw inspiration and teachings from the I Ching [Book of Changes], one of the oldest oracles in human history.
Why similar: 3D Platformer 51.2%, 3D 20.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Singleplayer 9.5%, Indie 5%
- #57 Interior Designer
67% matchMixed58% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: RoomvasPub: Games Operators
Windows
Step into the world of Interior Designer. Embark on client jobs, dominate the Design League, and create stunning interiors. Shape your spaces, and unleash your style. Your masterpiece awaits.
Why similar: 3D 59.7%, Singleplayer 30.3%, Indie 10%
- #58 One Dreamer: Prologue
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 797 reviews2020
Dev: One Dreamer CompanyPub: F2House
Windows · Mac · Linux
Modify the world around you with pseudocode as you journey through blended realities and discover why Frank became a game developer in the first place.
Why similar: Game Development 81.7% ★, Linear 10.1%, Adventure 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2.5%