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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!

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026
Developer: 預流プロデュース
Genres: Casual
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    97% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
    Dev: Ammonite Design Studios Ltd
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    Learn Japanese Katakana and Hiragana

    Why similar: Software 28%, Education 26%, Word Game 23.7%, Trivia 20.2%, Casual 1.6%

  2. #2 How Smart Are You? IQ Test
    96% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2026
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    How smart are you? Take this IQ test and find out!

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  3. #3 Periodic Table Game
    96% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: THE NESTING GROUNDSPub: GLORIOUSALBATROSS
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    Master the Periodic Table using a minimalist, straight forward interface and gain easy access to a Periodic Table at your finger tips.

    Why similar: Software 35.9%, Education 30.3%, Trivia 21.7%, Minimalist 6.7%, 2D 3%

  4. #4 Learn Words - Use Syllables
    95% 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.

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  5. #5 Easy Japanese Hiragana
    94% 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 41.6%, Education 29.2%, Word Game 25.3%, 2D 2.2%, Casual 1.4%

  6. #6 TickWords
    94% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

    TickWords is a video game that lets you create and play custom revision crosswords, built directly from your own study materials. It also includes hundreds of pre-made crosswords covering a wide range of high-school and university subjects.

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  7. #7 VocabVan
    93% match9 user reviews80% 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.

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  8. #8 Mindbytes: Learn to Read Music
    92% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
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    Windows

    The most fun way to learn the how to read musical notation.

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  9. #9 EnglishVan
    91% matchNo user reviews
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    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.

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  10. #10 Words for Kids
    89% matchPositive92% of 13 reviews2023
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    Windows

    The ideal initiation video game for preschool children to learn words in English and Spanish.

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    88% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
    Dev: Da Ka Xeen
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    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.

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  12. #12 Let's Learn X̱aad Kíl
    86% match8 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.

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  13. #13 Binary Boss
    86% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: 2kblater (5)
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    Think you're a god-tier gamer? Prove it.

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  14. #14 WordKiller
    87% matchNo user reviews2021
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    Windows

    This is a simple, funny and fascinating game for learning ENGLISH words or CHINESE words while you are playing.

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  15. #15 World Capitals Quizzer
    84% matchMixed69% of 97 reviews2023
    Dev: Supergonk Ltd.
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    Guess capitals, flags, countries and geography in this fun and educational trivia quiz. Learn and play your way to becoming a geography master!

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  16. #16 FlashBoss
    83% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2026
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  17. #17 Crossword World Puzzle
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 48 reviews2022
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  18. #18 Study Arcade
    82% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2025
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  19. #19 The Way Home - A Typing Adventure
    85% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: Oroi Game Studios
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    Type your way through monsters and obstacles to help Emily find her way home in 'The Way Home: A Typing Adventure'. With four difficulty levels and powerful rune attacks, this game tests your typing skills in a captivating world of mystery and wonder.

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    82% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    79% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    79% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2020
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    Train your brain and improve your IQ today being playing this fun general knowledge quiz! How smart are you? Learn some new facts today! No matter if you’re alone or playing with friends or family, you’ll will have a lot of fun with this QUIZ game!

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  29. #29 Guess The Sound
    77% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive85% of 61 reviews2021
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  31. #31 Flashmaster
    75% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
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    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!

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  32. #32 CrossAbout: Crosswords in Reverse (300★)
    75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
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    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
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    73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
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    70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    72% matchMixed60% of 15 reviews2021
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    70% matchPositive89% of 18 reviews2021
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    Curatours provides up close, personal access to cultural exhibitions within the safety and convenience of your own virtual space. Designed from the ground up to be as accessible to as many audiences as possible, unlocking real-world content that may have previously been out of reach.

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    69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    67% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac

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    71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2015
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    Windows

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    70% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    68% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    68% match9 user reviews78% of 9 reviews2021
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    Windows

    Let's Learn Japanese: Deluxe is a language learning game that helps teach Japanese. Learn Hiragana and Katakana, Kanji, and 1700+ common words using Quiz, Flashcard, and Review mode. It also includes spoken pronunciation and stroke order!

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    68% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  53. #53 KanjiMemory
    69% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Pixelphoot
    Windows

    Increase your grasp of Japanese kanji character readings by playing rounds of classic Memory game where you try to find and match kanji and their readings.

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    66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
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    Windows

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    65% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2024
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    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
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    Windows · Linux

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