- #1 Interactive Language-Learning Novel: Interview with Emma
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Polina Grigoreva
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel created for effective language learning. Follow the story of Emma, a college student, and her friends, while improving your skills through dialogues, vocabulary practice, quizzes, songs, and fun mini‑games.
Why similar: Spelling 40.1% ★, Education 39.3%, Visual Novel 14.5%, 2D 3.6%, Indie 1.8%
- #2 Apollo's Adventure
96% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: nonPareil Institute
Windows
Step into the shoes of Apollo and try to find the Sage of Wisdom as you explore many levels and face multiple puzzles.
Why similar: Spelling 42.4% ★, Education 39.6%, Adventure 9.6%, Choices Matter 4.4%, 2D 3.5%
- #3 Nippon Dojo
96% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Game Over Productions Inc.
Windows
Fun stylized cute themed learning experience. Jump in on the fun in this immersive Casual / Edutainment game. Tailored for beginners and experienced Japanese language students.
Why similar: Spelling 35% ★, Education 34.6%, Visual Novel 15.4%, Anime 7.4%, 2D 4.1%
- #4 The Tortoise and the Hare
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: BrøderbundPub: ZOOM Platform Media
Windows
Explore a retelling of the classic Aesop Fairy Tale. A songbird, named Simon, narrates the tale, bringing the story alive one word at a time. The experience is fully animated and voiced with an easy to digest story mode and lots of bonuses and secrets to discover!
Why similar: Education 32.4%, Spelling 32.3% ★, Visual Novel 13.6%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Anime 6.9%
- #5 Point Proven
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Exploding Soes
Windows
A Fun Journey into Real Analysis! Dive into the captivating world of "Point Proven," where mathematical logic meets engaging gameplay. In this innovative game, you'll prove statements using real analysis principles through an interactive and enjoyable experience.
Why similar: Spelling 45.5% ★, Education 33.9%, Text-Based 14.5%, 2D 4%, Indie 1.8%
- #6 Vocabulary Galaxy Orrery
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Roberto Joaquin Garay Medrano
Windows
Vocabulary Galaxy Orrery is a game which helps learners to memorize 300 basic words in Simplified Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Russian, Spanish, English or Brazilian Portuguese. Vocabulary Galaxy Orrery is a complementary casual tool that can be used as a part of a lesson.
Why similar: Spelling 43% ★, Education 42.5%, Text-Based 13.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #7 Arranged
93% matchPositive83% of 18 reviews2020
Dev: Kabuk Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A visual novel walking you through the traditions of arranged marriages in Turkey.
Why similar: Education 32.1%, Visual Novel 21.5%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 6.8%
- #8 NIHONGO SCHOOL
92% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: SHIBANOIO
Windows
Let's have fun learning Japanese words with matching games!
Why similar: Education 49.9%, Spelling 49.3% ★, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #9 Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future
91% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Studio Unagi
Windows · Mac
Ghosts over the Water: Changing the Tides of Japan's Future is an engaging strategy-based, multi-route historical visual novel. It is designed by a team of four undergraduate students associated with University of Texas, Austin's Japan Lab and Epoch Games Initiative.
Why similar: Education 36.1%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Text-Based 13.7%, Anime 8.2%
- #10 TheEvilKing
91% matchNo user reviews2021
Dev: Gene
Windows
Text-Based Game, Adventure Game
Why similar: Spelling 35.6% ★, Education 23.8%, Text-Based 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.8%, Adventure 6.7%
- #11 Tip of the Tongue
89% match3 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Garett A C Hunter
Windows
Boost your English vocabulary with this engaging survival puzzler! Guess objects, learn, and progress through diverse categories.
Why similar: Education 50.5%, Spelling 42.5% ★, 2D 4.7%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #12 J-Town: A Visual Novel
89% matchPositive94% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Star Town
Windows · Mac
A friendly crash course in Japanese American history, culture, and community! Inspired by the real stories of the three historic Japantowns of California: San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles's Little Tokyo.
Why similar: Education 35%, Hand-drawn 17.4%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Text-Based 8.6%, Anime 8.2%
- #13 里山のおと 夏草こみち
88% matchPositive100% of 19 reviews2024
Dev: 里山のおと
Windows · Mac
"Satoyama note: natsukusa komichi" is a novel game about the creatures that live in satoyama. Collect illustrated books and take the quiz-style satoyama test. The background music is played live by a shinobue flute, and the world is depicted by hand-drawn ink paintings.
Why similar: Education 36.4%, Visual Novel 17.8%, Hand-drawn 17%, Text-Based 14.1%, Choices Matter 4.5%
- #14 First Steps in Learning about Pregnancy
87% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: エムテラス
Windows
Play as a pregnant woman experiencing daily life from early pregnancy to childbirth prep. Learn about local medical and support systems through interactive choices. Features 1-hour playtime and save/load. Great for those interested in healthcare, education, or social welfare
Why similar: Education 41.5%, Visual Novel 25%, Adventure 13.8%, Anime 12.5%, Choices Matter 6.5%
- #15 Sukusuku Hakutaku's Class!
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SleepyMelon
Windows · Linux
Make your brain grow sukusuku in this cute, customizable Hangman-style word game! Join an adorable fluffy teacher to guess English words or Touhou trivia one letter at a time!
Why similar: Spelling 48.2% ★, Education 37.4%, Anime 5.1%, Multiple Endings 4.3%, 2D 3.5%
- #16 Yomifuda: Kanji Survivors
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bandalore Software
Windows
Your path to survival is written in ink! Survive the endless Yokai onslaught with the power of language. Yomifuda combines rogue-lite action with a Japanese learning system featuring over 1,000 essential Kanji. Build your vocabulary, and unlock powers to devastate the evils of the underworld.
Why similar: Education 46.6%, Spelling 29.8% ★, Hand-drawn 11.3%, Anime 10.6%, Indie 1.7%
- #17 Find the Whales
84% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
Dev: Thought Generation Society
Windows
Find the Whales is a free-to-play educational game for all ages about ocean conservation. Find marine animals and do conservation quests to help protect them & their habitats!
Why similar: Education 79.8%, 2D 9.6%, Adventure 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #18 Beyond Tokyo
85% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: The Soap CollectivePub: All Nippon Airways
Windows
Beyond Tokyo is a VR adventure around Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. Get a taste of the unique culture of Japan by freely exploring a stylized Shibuya and experience different places - both popular and off the beaten path - via 360 videos, photos, narration, and storytelling.
Why similar: Education 95.2%, Adventure 4.8%
- #19 Mini Words: Polyglot
84% 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: Spelling 48.1% ★, Education 36%, Text-Based 12.6%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #20 Russpuppy Kid Books
83% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: russpuppy
Windows · Mac
Your child will explore interactive stories, enjoy engaging reading games, and even bring their own book to life. Foster creativity, vocabulary, and a love for learning. Encourage the budding reader and writer in your young one. Experience the thrill of learning!
Why similar: Spelling 32.2% ★, Education 30.9%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Text-Based 12.8%, Hand-drawn 7.5%
- #21 Flag & Country
81% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: Astro Game Studio
Windows
A casual word puzzle game where flags are your clues. Identify country flags, form the correct names, and progress through relaxing, bite-sized challenges. Perfect for casual players and geography fans.
Why similar: Spelling 48.4% ★, Education 36.8%, Text-Based 10.2%, 2D 2.9%, Indie 1.3%
- #22 이상의 용사(Hero of Ideal)
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DHK
Windows
A story of Ideal that saves Perfection.
Why similar: Visual Novel 32.3%, Text-Based 27.5%, Anime 12.9%, Adventure 9.7%, 2D 8.6%
- #23 画中诗
81% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: MistGame
Windows
A poetry-themed jigsaw puzzle game, enjoy the traditional Chinese culture and feel the charm of ancient Chinese poems in nearly 100 ancient poetry puzzles.
Why similar: Spelling 47.4% ★, Education 44.8%, 2D 5.2%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #24 Math Rescue
82% matchVery Positive82% of 78 reviews2014
Dev: Redwood GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 22%
A bone-chilling crisis has struck the world! Reports are pouring in from all corners of the globe: Missing numbers! Drivers on streets are in dangerous peril because the speed limit signs have gone blank! On Wall Street, stockbrokers are throwing up their hands in despair. The Dow Jones isn't down, and it isn't up - it's gone!
Why similar: Education 79.8%, Adventure 20.2%
- #25 Dictionary Blaster
80% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Heliosphere SoftwarePub: @ Heliosphere Software
Windows
Learn English words without the pain through a selection of arcade style action games. Over 1000 verbs and nouns are featured in multiple categories with corresponding pictures and audio.
Why similar: Education 55.6%, Spelling 26% ★, Text-Based 13.5%, 2D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #26 Word Relay
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LobsterBunny Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Read, Remember and Write! Read what others write. Remember because you cannot reuse words. Write a word on your turn that starts with the previous word's ending letter. Outsmart your opponents using bonus rules. Watch out, time is running short!
Why similar: Spelling 46.3% ★, Education 33%, Text-Based 10.3%, Hand-drawn 7.1%, 2D 3.1%
- #27 Square Word: Back to Work🐯
78% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: CCS
Windows · Mac
Square Word is coming on Steam! Discover 140+ words spread in 4 chill themes! Handcrafted grids, hints, mini-objectives & more!
Why similar: Spelling 40.9% ★, Education 36.7%, Text-Based 16.8%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 0.8%
- #28 Don't Melt the Snowman
79% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Cool Studios
Windows
A festive hangman type word game which is fun to play - but Don't Melt the Snowman
Why similar: Spelling 40.6% ★, Education 38.7%, Text-Based 15.2%, Choices Matter 4.5%, Singleplayer 1%
- #29 School Fab Lab VR
68% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: School LabPub: School Fab Lab
Windows
School Fab Lab Virtual Reality (SFL VR) makes it possible for anyone to experience a digital fabrication laboratory from anywhere, using virtual reality!
Why similar: Education 100%