- #1 Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
97% matchVery Positive97% of 414 reviews2024
Dev: Matej 'Retro' JanPub: Retronator
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 70.6% ★, Education 25.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 1.9%
- #2 What's Your Gender?
96% 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 41.1%, Walking Simulator 31.8%, Minimalist 11.3%, 3D 6.2%, Stylized 5.2%
- #3 Super Markup Man
96% matchVery Positive82% of 127 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%
- #4 Secrets Of Soil
95% 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 40.3%, Walking Simulator 28.7%, Narration 15.9%, Linear 7.5%, 3D 4.1%
- #5 3D Skills Start Here
94% matchMostly Negative33% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Dave MillsPub: XRIO
Windows
Want to learn Blender but don't know where to start? START HERE! *Share your feedback on our Discord!
Why similar: Education 83.9%, 3D 13.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Adventure 1%, Indie 0.7%
- #6 Cypherpunk Essentials
93% 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 87.8%, 3D 12.2%
- #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 84.1%, Singleplayer 12.7%, Indie 3.2%
- #8 The Honours Project
91% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Scott CambellPub: ScottCambellAudio
Windows
The Honours Project is an autobiographical walking simulator. Enjoy a narrative experience, adventuring through dream-like levels, solving an occasional puzzle and listening to the dark and sometimes comical dialogue that acts as a commentary about being a student and game development.
Why similar: Narration 38.4%, Walking Simulator 36.9%, Stylized 8.7%, 3D 6.6%, Adventure 3.7%
- #9 Milling machine simulator
90% matchVery Positive88% of 181 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 79.6%, 3D 12.4%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Indie 2.8%
- #10 Influent Language Learning Game
91% 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: Education 64.5%, Stylized 15.2%, 3D 11.7%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Indie 3.3%
- #11 Learn Game Development, Unity Code Monkey
89% matchVery Positive83% of 132 reviews2020
Dev: Endless Loop Studios
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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%
- #12 SirKwitz
88% 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 67.6%, Narration 28.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.6%
- #13 Blind Touch
86% matchNo user reviews90% of 69 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 60.8%, Linear 14.9%, Minimalist 13.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%, Indie 3.7%
- #14 Viaerium
89% matchVery Positive85% of 159 reviews2017
Dev: Malevolent Wormhole
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 15%
A radiant journey of life to fulfill Your greatest idea.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.9%, Minimalist 14.6%, 3D Platformer 13.8%, Stylized 11.6%, Linear 5%
- #15 Learn Programming: Python - Remake
87% matchMostly Positive71% 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 80.9%, Minimalist 13.8%, Singleplayer 3%, Indie 2.3%
- #16 Chroma Zero
84% matchVery Positive96% of 330 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 40.2%, Minimalist 18.5%, Stylized 17.8%, 3D 9.3%, Adventure 7%
- #17 Title_Pending
84% matchVery Positive96% of 441 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 41.8% ★, Walking Simulator 33.7%, Stylized 10.3%, 3D 6.9%, Adventure 3.8%
- #18 Dodd Goes to the Museum
82% matchVery Positive98% of 110 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 52.3%, Education 36.3%, Linear 7.4%, Indie 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #19 Reading Simulator
86% 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 54.8%, Walking Simulator 33.9%, 3D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Indie 1.2%
- #20 Algotica Iterations
85% 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 77.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 9.5%
- #21 GameDev Life Simulator 🎮🕹
82% matchMixed58% 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 55.7%, Singleplayer 24.4%, Indie 19.9%
- #22 Builder Simulator
81% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,136 reviews2022
Dev: Live Motion Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 7.8 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 79.1%, 3D 10.8%, Singleplayer 7.3%, Indie 2.8%
- #23 Electronics Puzzle Lab
80% matchVery Positive86% of 72 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 84.9%, 3D 14.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #24 Inertia
81% matchVery Positive83% of 693 reviews2017
Dev: Loneminded
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 47.5%, Minimalist 29.9%, 3D 22.5%
- #25 Newton's Fourth Law
78% matchVery Positive94% of 217 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 56.4%, Walking Simulator 32.1%, 3D 6.5%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 2%
- #26 Seashell
79% 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 56.7%, Walking Simulator 20.2%, 3D 16.8%, Singleplayer 5.5%, Indie 0.8%
- #27 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 85.1%, Indie 14.9%
- #28 THE CORRIDOR
76% matchVery Positive94% of 3,525 reviews2020
Dev: Thomas Mackinnon
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
THE CORRIDOR is a 20-30 minute experience about the relationship between player and game.
Why similar: Game Development 57.2% ★, Walking Simulator 26.2%, Minimalist 5.5%, Stylized 4.2%, 3D 3.7%
- #29 Noun Town: VR Language Learning
77% 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: Education 74.3%, 3D 13.2%, Adventure 6.7%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #30 The Master
79% matchMixed66% 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 71.9%, Indie 11.7%, Adventure 10.4%, Singleplayer 5.9%
- #31 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 92.2%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Indie 3%
- #32 Exertus
76% matchVery Positive85% of 302 reviews2019
Dev: Loneminded
Windows · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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 38%, Minimalist 33%, 3D 22.7%, Adventure 6.4%
- #33 Chromatic Isle
74% 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 62.5%, 3D 14.4%, Stylized 12.9%, Adventure 5.5%, Indie 2.4%
- #34 Aurora Nights
77% matchVery Positive84% of 341 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 87.6%, Indie 8.4%, Singleplayer 4%
- #35 A Game About Boxes
73% matchVery Positive90% of 50 reviews2026
Dev: A Cardboard Box
Windows
"Boxes are the most wonderful things ever! Truly they are, didn’t you know?" A Game About Boxes is a quirky little adventure that shifts from minimalist aesthetics to uncanny atmospheres, all while you jump around, summon boxes, and slowly learn to love them. :) or else <3
Why similar: Walking Simulator 62%, Minimalist 14.7%, Adventure 8.3%, 3D 6.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%
- #36 The Art of Reflection
70% matchVery Positive97% of 145 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 35.4%, Minimalist 28.5%, 3D 16.4%, Singleplayer 9%, Adventure 6.3%
- #37 Noun Town Language Learning
69% matchVery Positive87% of 674 reviews2026
Dev: SUPER HYPER MEGA
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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: Education 75.6%, Stylized 15.1%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Adventure 4.6%
- #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 17.6%, Minimalist 13.4%, 3D 9.2%, Adventure 6.2%
- #39 SCHiM
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 327 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 32.4%, Stylized 26.5%, Minimalist 15.6%, 3D 14.7%, Adventure 6.1%
- #40 Logicats
72% 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 40.7%, Linear 40.3%, Indie 10.1%, Singleplayer 8.9%
- #41 Museum of Mechanics: Lockpicking
73% 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 59.4% ★, Education 34.9%, 3D 4.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #42 Light Maze
71% matchVery Positive99% of 162 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 28.3%, 3D 27.2%, Linear 26.7%, Singleplayer 13.1%, Indie 4.7%
- #43 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 30.8%, 3D 25%, Minimalist 21.2%, Stylized 19%, Singleplayer 4%
- #44 PLAYNE : The Meditation Game
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,222 reviews2020
Dev: Krish ShrikumarPub: Vismaya
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 47.4 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 50.7%, Walking Simulator 40%, Singleplayer 6.4%, Indie 2.8%
- #45 The Birth of an Artificial Intelligence
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 54 reviews2021
Dev: 基本操作PlayClass
Windows · Mac
《一个人工智能的诞生》(The Birth of an Artificial Intelligence)是一个有关机器学习的交互视频项目,它将从最简单的原理入手,通过清晰直观的可视化,让你彻底理解它的工作原理。你可以亲自动手操作,调整参数,改变视角,实时演示,甚至可以搭建一个人工智能。
Why similar: Education 71.7%, Stylized 15.3%, 3D 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #46 Little Mouse's Encyclopedia
71% matchVery Positive96% of 302 reviews2019
Dev: Circus Atos
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
An interactive encyclopedia for kids and their parents.
Why similar: Education 92.4%, Singleplayer 4.9%, Indie 2.8%
- #47 Indie Dev Story
69% matchVery Positive84% of 111 reviews2024
Dev: CBgameDev
Windows
Indie Dev Story - Quit your job to become an indie developer and make your first game!
Why similar: 3D 58.5%, Indie 24.7%, Singleplayer 16.8%
- #48 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 68.6%, Linear 14.3%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #49 EmuDevz
66% matchVery Positive89% of 61 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%
- #50 Do Not Press The Button (Or You'll Delete The Multiverse)
67% matchMixed70% of 103 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: Narration 42.2%, Walking Simulator 35.7%, 3D 11.6%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #51 Puzzlement
70% matchVery Positive92% of 235 reviews2018
Dev: Yunus Ayyildiz
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
a game about walking/jumping between plane surfaces to collect all red squares
Why similar: Minimalist 67.6%, Indie 18.7%, Singleplayer 13.7%
- #52 Yolo Space Hacker
68% 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 81.6%, 3D 14.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Adventure 1.4%, Indie 1.1%
- #53 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 54.5%, Minimalist 19.2%, Linear 11.7%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Indie 3.4%
- #54 Game Builder Tycoon
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 157 reviews2024
Dev: AM PlayhousePub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #55 a pig game: A Pee Wee Premiere
65% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: McGraw Game JamsPub: PineyWoods Corner, LLC
Windows
A polished dive into the lessons of playful prototyping! This jam served as a feature-complete instructional sandbox for university students exploring digital asset pipelines, the Steamworks backend, and the limitations of AI-assisted design. Short, experimental, and delightfully ceramic!
Why similar: 3D Platformer 50.8%, Singleplayer 15.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 11.2%, 3D 10.7%
- #56 In The Rural Village of Nagoro
66% 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 53.1%, Education 32.8%, Linear 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 2.2%
- #57 Simple FPS Aim Trainer
68% 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 63.3%, 3D 16.6%, Singleplayer 13%, Indie 7.1%
- #58 4D Golf
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 779 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 84%, Indie 9.2%, Singleplayer 6.8%