- #1 Against the Gradient
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2017
Dev: Cogent Education
Windows · Mac · Linux
A microscopic world is in need of your help! Add transporters to membranes to move molecules and ions into and out of cells. Your goal is to reach specific concentrations.
Why similar: Mouse Only 31.6% ★, Science 25.7%, Education 16.9%, Level Editor 15.2%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #2 Aggi's Tiny Friends
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Autumn SeniorPub: OST Senior
Windows
Join Aggi and dive into a world that lies just out of sight. Customize your own cell and see it thrive in a vibrant ecosystem. Discover a wide variety of organisms like you've never seen before. And learn real science in a playful and relaxed environment.
Why similar: Science 50.6%, Education 28.9%, Character Customization 8.4%, Simulation 6.2%, Casual 4.7%
- #3 Volatile Particle
95% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: CracleSnap
Windows
Play as a particle with the power to manipulate your electronic charge. Leverage the laws of physics to complete levels, collect gems and set records.
Why similar: Level Editor 38.2%, Science 29.7%, Education 18.1%, Puzzle 8.9%, Casual 5.1%
- #4 Osy Osmosis
94% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Cogent Education
Windows · Mac · Linux
Osy Osmosis is a fun game for all ages where you must help Osy stay safe as she navigates through her world collecting stars. To help Osy, you will use osmosis to keep her in balance with the world around her.
Why similar: Science 55.1%, Education 36.2%, Simulation 4.1%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 2%
- #5 String Theory
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 53 reviews2016
Dev: Zenisport
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You've played rhythm games, but have you ever played a music game? String Theory is a unique audio puzzle game that trains the player to recognize musical chords. Pit your ear against 20 different BGMs, each with 14 different chord variations. Learn to recognize chords played on over 20 different instruments and synthesizers.
Why similar: Music 53.5%, Education 35.6%, Casual 8.2%, Indie 2.7%
- #6 Musician
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2018
Dev: ZhangHaiLong
Windows
A musician is a game that can generate animated music, and you can freely import the MIDI orbit in the game. Play the favorite music and write the music that belongs to your own step by step.
Why similar: Music 50.4%, Education 28.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Casual 6.2%, Indie 4.8%
- #7 Electrical Leak
91% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Robut
Windows
Welcome to "Electrical Leak"—a electrician simulation and electrical puzzle game adapted from real-world cases! Armed with nothing but a test pen, you will face seemingly ordinary yet hazard-filled daily scenarios.
Why similar: Science 45.4%, Education 32.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Simulation 10.2%, Casual 2%
- #8 Color Lab
90% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: Neko Games
Windows
Color Lab is a puzzle game in which you let the correct colors to be routed to the correct destinations. Multiple color operators are available for operation on colors. Try to use some logic and mathematics to figure out those RGB things.
Why similar: Mouse Only 52.5% ★, Science 28.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, Casual 4.1%, Indie 1.4%
- #9 MiTOSSis
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Allen Institute
Windows
A biology puzzle with real microscopy data
Why similar: Science 55.2%, Education 31.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Casual 3.9%
- #10 Telepathy Zero
89% matchMixed46% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: Creashock studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Use your psychic abilities to compete against other test subjects and prove your psychic powers!
Why similar: Mouse Only 59.5% ★, Robots 30.2%, Casual 6%, Indie 4.3%
- #11 Minesweeper Classy
86% matchVery Positive93% of 199 reviews2020
Dev: Erlend Kirkeboe
Windows
A modern and stylish take on a classic logic puzzle game. Play the classic minesweeper levels, beat unique level layouts and challenges, or create and share your own level designs. Features a ton of customization options.
Why similar: Mouse Only 49.7% ★, Level Editor 35.6%, Puzzle 11%, Casual 1.9%, Indie 1.7%
- #12 Chimp Memory
85% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: Windmill's Light
Windows
Chimp Memory is a logical puzzle game and memory challenge. Take on the same tests faced by lab monkeys and prove your memory skills are sharper than theirs. Can you outperform the primates? Test yourself and find out!
Why similar: Science 49.3%, Education 37.4%, Simulation 6.9%, Casual 4.8%, Indie 1.5%
- #13 Molecule - a chemical challenge
86% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: a.mighty.dish
Windows
Discover molecules and learn about science in this addictive Sokoban-style puzzle game!
Why similar: Science 48.6%, Education 31.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Indie 7.6%
- #14 Tadpole Treble
84% matchVery Positive96% of 284 reviews2016
Dev: BitFinityPub: BitFinity, Sunken Treasure Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a thrilling adventure through sheet music in Tadpole Treble! Escape predatory piranhas, flirtatious tadpoles and more as you make your way back home. Shoot for the top of the leaderboards, or create your own stages and music in Composition Mode!
Why similar: Music 57.8%, Level Editor 37.7%, Indie 4.5%
- #15 IntuiCraft
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Brainpowder
Windows · Linux
A minimalistic intuition trainer app designed to sharpen your intuitive senses and enhance your decision-making abilities.
Why similar: Science 46%, Education 37.5%, Puzzle 10.4%, Casual 4.8%, Indie 1.4%
- #16 Boring Game
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boring Game Team
Windows
Become a big-time, full-fledged dentist in Boring Game - a simulator you’ve never seen before! Appear on the opposite side of the dentist’s chair and take care of your patients’ dentition to have a go at reaching the top of the dentist world!
Why similar: Education 30.8%, Mouse Only 28.8% ★, Science 27.5%, Simulation 9.4%, Indie 2.3%
- #17 Circuits
82% matchVery Positive89% of 2,102 reviews2014
Dev: Digital Tentacle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Simple in concept, but very challenging and rewarding,Circuits is a puzzle game that requires careful listening to complete each level. The goal of Circuits : piece together the different parts of a song. Sounds easy, but maybe not.
Why similar: Music 79.3%, Puzzle 14.2%, Casual 3.4%, Indie 3.1%
- #18 Auditorium
82% matchVery Positive84% of 304 reviews2012
Dev: Cipher Prime Studios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Turn light into sound in this multi-award winning game from the creators of Fractal!
Why similar: Music 73.6%, Puzzle 16%, Casual 5.8%, Indie 4.6%
- #19 THE UNIVERSE
81% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2020
Dev: Enrique Salvador
Windows
Feel like you are in space ! This application has been created in a photorealistic way, you will feel like you are on Mars, Jupiter, Mercury ... and ISS ! The best education game. If you like astronomy this is your application. You will feel that you are in space observing the entire universe.
Why similar: Science 48.6%, Education 31.9%, Simulation 10.1%, Casual 9.5%
- #20 Substance Lab POL
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PhaseOutLimit
Windows · Mac
Real chemistry, not fantasy alchemy. Combine substances, fill your codex, take quizzes, hunt reactions, and play rhythm challenges in Substance Lab POL.
Why similar: Science 51%, Education 29.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Casual 4.2%, Simulation 3.6%
- #21 While 1
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vermillion
Windows
Don't touch the walls. While 1 is a minimalist mouse-only action game centered around this simple concept. Create a loop around the level while avoiding obstacles synchronized to the music.
Why similar: Mouse Only 57.8% ★, Music 41.6%, Indie 0.6%
- #22 Soundodger+
79% matchVery Positive90% of 816 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Bean
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Mouse Only 37.2% ★, Music 32.8%, Level Editor 25.5%, Casual 2.6%, Indie 2%
- #23 Odyssey - The Story of Science
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 305 reviews2017
Dev: The Young Socratics
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Odyssey is an enchanting and innovative science adventure game. Help Kai and her family escape their captors on the Wretched Islands - and learn the history of astronomy, mechanics, and scientific reasoning as you read Kai's journal and solve puzzles along the way!
Why similar: Science 49.4%, Education 34.2%, Puzzle 12.8%, Indie 3.7%
- #24 Hydrogen Game
78% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: kakeia
Windows
A falling puzzle game where you drop 118 different elements and aim for a high score. You don't have to know the elements! Can you see the 118th element?
Why similar: Science 55.4%, Education 28.2%, Puzzle 11.1%, Casual 3.9%, Indie 1.3%
- #25 Chords Enchanter
77% matchPositive83% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: XD Games Studio
Windows · Mac
A music theory based puzzle game where you need to fill in the missing notes to complete a chord.
Why similar: Music 55.1%, Education 28.3%, Puzzle 12.4%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 1.2%
- #26 The Electric Shocktopus
78% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2016
Dev: TestTubeGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Electric Shocktopus has a trick up one of his eight sleeves: he can change his electric charge at will. Zoom across electric fields, twist through magnets, and use conductors to bend the world to your will. Never has the Right Hand Rule involved so many tentacles!
Why similar: Science 34.6%, Level Editor 28.5%, Education 20.8%, Simulation 11.1%, Indie 5%
- #27 SPACE TOW TRUCK - ISAAC NEWTON's Favorite Puzzle Game
77% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Eric Laflamme
Windows
Control gravity, orbit around black holes, and have fun mastering physics with your car in space! With this educational puzzle game, only your genius and your analytical skills can get you out of trouble after a painful car crash on the Moon!
Why similar: Science 49.5%, Education 33.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, Simulation 1.8%, Indie 0.6%
- #28 Toaster Jam
76% matchVery Positive95% of 154 reviews2018
Dev: SnoutUp
Windows
Fast paced breakfast themed arcade game with quirky puzzle elements
Why similar: Mouse Only 51.6% ★, Level Editor 33.7%, Casual 8.3%, Indie 6.4%
- #29 Tricone Lab
75% matchVery Positive94% of 80 reviews2017
Dev: Josh Singer
Windows · Mac
A unique abstract puzzle game with an emphasis on lateral thinking. Use catalysts to build compounds and manipulate cell structures. 100 puzzle levels and a level editor to create your own custom puzzle designs.
Why similar: Science 42.2%, Level Editor 38%, Puzzle 15.5%, Indie 4.3%
- #30 Tyto Ecology
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 437 reviews2016
Dev: Immersed Games
Windows · Mac
Build your biome! With an empty biodome as your canvas, add plants and animals from three different ecosystems. Observe interactions like hunting, blooming, and even decomposing! Will your biodome last for decades, or will it experience a total ecosystem collapse? You’re in control!
Why similar: Science 49.4%, Education 30.1%, Simulation 12.3%, Indie 4.3%, Casual 3.9%
- #31 Build Molecules for Vick - Chemistry Puzzle
75% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Sprovieri Games
Windows
Build molecules for Vick is a Puzzle game about chemistry. Assemble molecules by snapping and swapping atoms together until you assemble the molecule Vick needs. No prior knowledge of chemistry is required.
Why similar: Mouse Only 35.3% ★, Science 34%, Education 20.3%, Puzzle 8.1%, Casual 2.3%
- #32 World of Contraptions
73% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2022
Dev: JCP Games Studio
Windows
World of Contraptions is a physics-based building game in which you build the most varied contraptions to solve the most diverse types of puzzles. Win dozens of levels with different types of obstacles. Design the best contraption for each challenge using a giant collection of blocks.
Why similar: Science 28.8%, Robots 23%, Level Editor 21.1%, Education 16.2%, Puzzle 7%
- #33 Musaic Box
74% matchVery Positive93% of 267 reviews2009
Dev: KranX Productions
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Uncover all of your grandfather's sheet music, hidden in his home amongst a treasure trove of gorgeous antiques and musical relics. Melodious music box games will let you piece these special compositions together and unleash their symphonious secrets. Unlock Creative Mode and write your own outstanding arrangements.
Why similar: Music 66.9%, Puzzle 17.6%, Casual 8.7%, Indie 6.7%
- #34 Nanoscape
74% matchMixed57% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: 3D Visualisation Aesthetics Lab
Windows
A first person exploration of a cancer cell deep in the human body, featuring a highly detailed simulation of cellular anatomy and processes based on the latest scientific research!
Why similar: Science 48.8%, Education 34.5%, Simulation 10.1%, Casual 6.7%
- #35 Ecocoru : Euclidean Constructions -- Compass & Ruler
73% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Sergey Krasnikov
Windows
Ecocoru is a puzzle game where you have to solve compass and ruler construction problems.
Why similar: Science 53.1%, Education 21.7%, Puzzle 16.2%, Simulation 7.3%, Indie 1.7%
- #36 NBody Gravitation
71% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Sean Frett
Windows · Linux
Place asteroids and planets and send them orbiting into targets in a physics-based puzzle game where everything attracts everything.
Why similar: Science 39.5%, Education 35.3%, Puzzle 15.5%, Casual 7.9%, Indie 1.8%
- #37 Solitaire: Learn Chemistry
72% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: RTWS
Windows
A combination of using flashcards for learning with the classic card game Solitaire.
Why similar: Science 51.4%, Education 40.5%, Casual 8.2%
- #38 Thrive
69% matchVery Positive92% of 1,731 reviews2021
Dev: Revolutionary Games Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An evolution simulation game. Take control of your species in the environment and edit your species as a whole. Compete with other evolving species for resources on an alien planet.
Why similar: Science 46%, Education 26.7%, Character Customization 18.2%, Simulation 6.5%, Casual 2.6%
- #39 Momentum Mayhem
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: UnscriptedLogic
Windows
A casual 2.5D physics oriented game about building unorthodox contraptions to solve puzzles with a variety of items at disposal
Why similar: Science 40.7%, Education 27.7%, Level Editor 13.7%, Puzzle 11.3%, Simulation 3.7%
- #40 siX Planes
70% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Half/Moon
Windows
Unfold the cube-based puzzle to meet the conditions! You can also share your custom puzzles on the Workshop!
Why similar: Level Editor 38.5%, Education 35.4%, Puzzle 15.5%, Simulation 7.3%, Indie 1.9%
- #41 Chromaestro
72% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: Parsec Productions, LLC
Windows
A musical puzzle game, starring Chromie the cat! Features music that is procedurally generated as you play!
Why similar: Music 67%, Puzzle 16.7%, Casual 9.4%, Indie 6.9%
- #42 Chemistry My Love
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SPIN Software
Windows
Chemistry My Love is the ultimate gamified educational tool for high school and college level chemistry. Balance chemical reaction coefficients, masses and concentrations, with step-by-step explanations. Level up your knowledge playing chemical games and solving computer-generated quizzes.
Why similar: Science 45%, Education 32.2%, Simulation 15.8%, Indie 7.1%
- #43 Constellations
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Puzzle Creation StudioPub: Critical Mission Studio
Windows
Constellations A cozy astronomy puzzle game. Connect the stars to reveal constellations in infinite procedural skies, authentic real-world skies or Guesser Mode. Fill your celestial journal in a warm observatory. Discover all 88 constellations!
Why similar: Science 41%, Level Editor 31.1%, Puzzle 10.9%, Education 9.9%, Casual 6%
- #44 JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 389 reviews2025
Dev: Prof. SchererPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.
Why similar: Science 29.4%, Robots 23.3%, Education 22.2%, Level Editor 13.2%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #45 Overflow: Number Crunch
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MacotoSeikatsu
Windows
Overflow: Number Crunch is a roguelike calculation puzzle game. It's easy to play and good exercise for your brain.
Why similar: Science 32.4%, Robots 31.1%, Education 23.5%, Puzzle 12.6%, Indie 0.4%
- #46 Square
68% matchVery Positive84% of 89 reviews2022
Dev: Unusualsoft
Windows · Mac
Survive as long as you can in a procedurally generated world of Square.
Why similar: Music 46.9%, Level Editor 40%, Character Customization 10.9%, Indie 1.2%, Casual 0.9%
- #47 Solarium
70% matchMixed69% of 130 reviews2017
Dev: Sunfleck Software
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Challenge yourself. What do you really know about plants? Want to find out? And win some points to build your own custom plants? Then welcome to Solarium!
Why similar: Science 48.5%, Education 36%, Simulation 12.5%, Indie 3.1%
- #48 Futuristic Museum
69% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: ArtifexPub: MEDICI E&S CO,.LTD
Windows
You can see the museum of the future through VR. Touch, feel and experience mysterious places with various themes!
Why similar: Education 38.2%, Science 25.1%, Robots 21.9%, Puzzle 13.3%, Indie 1.5%
- #49 La Bidouillerie
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: AngeloStudio
Windows
Build a robot from real parts — solenoids, gears, connecting rods — wire it up, and figure out why it won't turn yet. Nothing here is faked: the current is really computed, and every breakdown has a cause you can find.
Why similar: Science 37.1%, Robots 29.3%, Education 27.9%, Simulation 4.2%, Indie 1.5%
- #50 Beat Bots
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Matt J Hart
Windows
A casual musical puzzle game - make beats with bots! Listen to the target beat, then solve how to replicate the beat by manipulating bots that each represent a different drum sound
Why similar: Music 55.7%, Robots 20.4%, Puzzle 16.1%, Casual 6.2%, Indie 1.7%
- #51 Robocoder - Dwarf Mountain
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: 3DisturbedMonkeys
Windows · Linux
Free Demo Available!. Fresh new unique gameplay, Like nothing you have played before! Take the role of Niko, programming Mar10 in this entirely new genre of Logic puzzle adventure! Early Access! Get involved now! Discord/Steam Community!
Why similar: Science 34.8%, Education 26.5%, Robots 26.4%, Puzzle 9.7%, Casual 2.7%
- #52 Asobutsuri
64% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: D.IKUSHIMA
Windows
Place items freely in a virtual space, harness the laws of physics, and build your own Rube Goldberg-style contraptions. Design your contraption, press the Action Button, and enjoy the thrill of watching it come to life. A built-in Stage Editor lets you create your own original stages.
Why similar: Level Editor 36.1%, Mouse Only 22.8% ★, Education 17.2%, Puzzle 12.4%, Simulation 6.2%
- #53 Parallel World
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Mifux Studio
Windows
Feel boring on Find Difference between still images? Would you feel awesome if I change those still images to 3D World?
Why similar: Mouse Only 67.1% ★, Puzzle 13%, Casual 11.6%, Indie 8.3%
- #54 TerraBlocks
65% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: shrubec
Windows · Linux
TerraBlocks is a geography-based puzzle game where you move and rotate drifting continent pieces from the North Pole to their correct places. As you progress, the challenge increases. Test your spatial awareness and geographic knowledge while rebuilding the world!
Why similar: Education 39.9%, Science 25.4%, Puzzle 17.3%, Simulation 10.5%, Casual 5.1%
- #55 SherloCAT Nonogram Rio
63% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: LUDO Thinking
Windows · Linux
Explore Rio de Janeiro through nonogram puzzles! Challenge your logical skills with challenges inspired by the iconic landscapes of Rio, charming graphics, and a touch of mystery. SherloCat Nonogram Rio is perfect for puzzle lovers of all levels.
Why similar: Education 42.7%, Mouse Only 34.6% ★, Puzzle 14.8%, Casual 7.9%