Best Education games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated education games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free education games are available at the bottom of the page.
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SpaceEngine
The world's first science-based photorealistic interactive 3D planetarium that models the entire Universe, using procedural generation for uncharted areas.
GLADIABOTS - AI Combat Arena
Assemble your robot squad, construct their AI and send them in the battle arena to see your strategy play out. Iterate, improve and repeat until you outsmart all your opponents and friends online.
Production Line : Car factory simulation
Production line is the new car factory management/simulation/tycoon game that pushes your organisational and entrepreneurship skills to the limit. Can you build the ultimate optimised, free-flowing car production line whilst beating the competition and still turn a profit?
Evolution Board Game
Predators lurk, food is scarce, you must adapt - or go extinct. Evolve your species to survive and dominate as you explore the campaign or go head-to-head with the skill-based matchmaker.
Self Reliance 自我性赖
Self-Reliance is a live-action interactive adventure game. As the player follows the steps of the protagonist, live-action provides a vicarious thrill. The players are also able to learn accurate sexual knowledge, establishing correct attitudes and values.
PC Building Simulator
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.
Timeflow – Life Sim
This game will make you rich! Learn the basics of investment and life management. Your goal is to make your dream come true. You can make a career, buy real estate, run business, trade stocks, become a blogger, or make a fortune on an art market. Study, network, and plan your time for all of it.
while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
Wrench
Wrench is a mechanic simulator where players prepare and maintain race cars. The parts in Wrench are the most detailed of any game in the genre. Extreme attention has been paid to even the smallest components, including fasteners which are accurate to the thread pitch and install torque.
Project Eagle: A 3D Interactive Mars Base
An interactive art demo that showcases what a future base on Mars could look like. Project Eagle isn't a game - but an exploration of mankind's possible future.
Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Reentry is a realistic space flight simulator based on NASAs space programs; from the first American human spaceflight in Project Mercury, the rendezvous and EVAs of Project Gemini to the Moon landing in Project Apollo.
Project Hospital
Become an ace doctor, an aspiring architect and a successful manager at the same time. Design your very own hospital, tweak every detail or choose one of the prebuilt scenarios and just jump to the doctor’s duty.
1943 Berlin Blitz
Join a Lancaster bomber crew during a raid over Berlin in World War Two.
Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
Play with evolution! Species: ALRE is a scientifically-grounded, emergent simulation of natural selection. Creatures evolve and speciate in response to in-game mutation and selection forces, allowing you to experience and tinker with evolution in real-time.
Chinese Parents
In this casual sim set in China, you step into the shoes of an average kid from birth towards the end of your high school. Study hard, have fun, make friends and face your ultimate challenge, the “Gaokao”. What will your life be after that? And when you have a child, will you be a Tiger Parent?
Pleasure Puzzle:Portrait 趣拼拼：肖像画
Elaborate jigsaw puzzle: 100 beautiful pictures, 100 custom difficulty, 100 game achievements.
Liftoff®: FPV Drone Racing
Liftoff® is a drone simulator that translates the rush of first-person view drone flight to the digital world. Join the biggest community for virtual FPV racing and freestyle!
Super Seducer 2 - Advanced Seduction Tactics
Ready to take your skills with women to the NEXT next level in this amazing sequel to the smash hit Super Seducer? We put you in everyday scenarios and let you do practically anything to see how it plays out with beautiful women.
Panzer Strategy
Panzer Strategy is a World War II wargame that combines classic turn-based strategy gameplay with modern looks. Command your armies and adapt your units to any objective using a huge selection of real-life military equipment and battle skills.
7 Billion Humans
Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!
Learn Japanese To Survive! Kanji Combat
Learn Japanese kanji in this interactive role-playing game! No experience needed – start reading and writing in Japanese!
CopperCube 6 Game Engine
CopperCube is a full-featured 3D game engine. No programming needed! Create 3D games and apps quickly. Includes terrain editor, low poly modelling tools, 3D models, precreated game AI, effects and more.Most played education games on Steam
Take a look at the top education games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer
Use YoloMouse to change those obscure game cursors. Never lose your cursor in a heated battle again! YoloMouse - Game Cursor Changer is a utilities, design & illustration and animation & modeling game developed and published by Dragonrise Games. Released on May 01st 2020 has received 2,239 reviews of which 2,067 were positive and 172 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played education game, thanks to its 5,722 peak concurrent players over the last day.
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2,067
172
5,722
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2. HudSight - crosshair overlay
Create unique crosshairs for any game! Choose from many built-in crosshairs or download from the Steam Workshop, and create your own. User-friendly interface, anti-cheat compatible. Customize your gaming experience! HudSight - crosshair overlay is a utilities, video production and action game developed and published by Eduard Kozadaev. Released on January 05th 2021 has received 4,560 reviews of which 4,020 were positive and 540 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 1,220 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among education games based on player count.
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4,020
540
1,220
players
3. Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY
Play guitar or bass and start your musical journey with Rocksmith 2014 Remastered Learn & Play! Perfect for beginners and pros, learn at your own rythmm with 60 tracks and customizable tools. Get ready to rock! Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY is a music, education and simulation game developed by Ubisoft - San Francisco and Ubisoft - Osaka and published by Ubisoft. Released on December 19th 2024 has received 23,679 reviews of which 21,095 were positive and 2,584 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 764 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among education games based on player count.
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21,095
2,584
764
players
4. SIGame
Exciting quiz game where you can test your knowledge, compete with friends and smart bots, and explore a variety of topics! SIGame is a trivia, multiplayer and education game developed and published by Vladimir Khil. Released on March 22nd 2025 has received 403 reviews of which 333 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 481 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played education games.
7.7
333
70
481
players
5. PC Building Simulator
Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life. PC Building Simulator is a simulation, education and immersive sim game developed by Claudiu Kiss and The Irregular Corporation and published by The Irregular Corporation. Released on January 29th 2019 has received 51,508 reviews of which 48,244 were positive and 3,264 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 174 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played education games.
9.2
48,244
3,264
174
players
6. Clickteam Fusion 2.5
Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life. Clickteam Fusion 2.5 is a game development, animation & modeling and web publishing game developed and published by Clickteam. Released on December 05th 2013 has received 1,849 reviews of which 1,649 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. With 156 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played education games.
8.5
1,649
200
156
players
7. World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws World of Guns: Gun Disassembly is a free to play, simulation and gun customization game developed and published by Noble Empire Corp.. Released on May 21st 2014 has received 19,176 reviews of which 16,125 were positive and 3,051 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 115 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played education games.
8.2
16,125
3,051
115
players
8. FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today! FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator is a exploration, flight and racing game developed and published by ORQA. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 2,088 reviews of which 1,715 were positive and 373 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 108 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played education games.
7.9
1,715
373
108
players
9. Turing Complete
Learn CPU architecture with puzzles Turing Complete is a programming, logic and education game developed and published by LevelHead. Released on October 02nd 2021 has received 3,845 reviews of which 3,702 were positive and 143 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 101 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played education games.
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3,702
143
101
players
10. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective
2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a charity-fundraising picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a clicker, puzzle and collectathon game developed by Mark Ffrench and published by Divide The Plunder. Released on December 30th 2024 has received 408 reviews of which 355 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played education games.
8.1
355
53
77
players
Best deals on education games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of education games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted education games.
1. Size Matters
You play as a scientist who is shrinking every second in a race against time! Find all the ingredients and formulas scattered around the laboratory, which are necessary for producing the life-saving antidote. But beware, your time is very precious. Size Matters is a simulation, casual and science game developed by Mazen Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 466 reviews of which 405 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 90% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for education category.
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405
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-90%
9.75€
0.97€
2. Troublemaker
Grab a backpack, boxing tape, and focus on what high school is all about: Beating the ever loving crap out of one another! Troublemaker blends favorite action-adventure-beat-'em-up elements from the strongest traditions in the genre. Troublemaker is a adventure, beat 'em up and action rpg game developed by Gamecom Team and published by indie.io. Released on March 31st 2023 has received 960 reviews of which 849 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 87% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in education games.
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849
111
-87%
18.46€
2.40€
3. APICO
APICO is a laid-back beekeeping sim game about breeding, collecting, & conserving bees! Set in a series of lush environments, APICO uniquely combines resource gathering, biology, and beekeeping minigames, taking ideas from a mix of real-life and fantasy apiculture & floriculture. APICO is a exploration, management and sandbox game developed by ellraiser and TNgineers and published by Whitethorn Games. Released on May 20th 2022 has received 1,702 reviews of which 1,570 were positive and 132 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 85% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in education games.
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1,570
132
-85%
16.87€
2.53€
4. Animal Shelter
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now! Animal Shelter is a dog, life sim and cats game developed by Games Incubator and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on March 23rd 2022 has received 3,427 reviews of which 2,997 were positive and 430 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for education games.
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2,997
430
-84%
20.06€
3.21€
5. PRINCIPIA: Master of Science
Principia: Master of Science is a simulation game with the theme of European science in 17th century. Choose one of 12 real scientists from the era of Isaac Newton and proceed with your research. It is a time when even the term "Science" did not exist. Who can be the master of science? PRINCIPIA: Master of Science is a early access, turn-based tactics and political sim game developed by tomeapp and published by PLAYISM. Released on September 09th 2016 has received 308 reviews of which 217 were positive and 91 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for education games.
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217
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-80%
9.99€
1.99€
6. 7 Billion Humans
Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans! 7 Billion Humans is a programming, puzzle and indie game developed and published by Tomorrow Corporation. Released on August 23rd 2018 has received 1,930 reviews of which 1,808 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 73% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for education games.
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1,808
122
-73%
14.74€
3.98€
7. Accident
Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened. Accident is a simulation, casual and medical sim game developed by Duality Games and Glob Games Studio and published by Duality Games, PlayWay S.A. and HeartBeat Games. Released on September 21st 2021 has received 1,534 reviews of which 1,184 were positive and 350 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 68% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for education games.
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-68%
12.50€
4.00€
8. Arena Renovation
Take on the role of a one-man renovation team tasked with restoring various sports facilities to their former glory. Many of them have been destroyed as a result of time or lack of care. Don't let them go into complete oblivion - roll up your sleeves and breathe new life into them! Arena Renovation is a sandbox, immersive sim and education game developed by Nesalis Games and published by PlayWay S.A. and FreeMind S.A.. Released on January 19th 2024 has received 337 reviews of which 250 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. Currently offered at a 47% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for education games.
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19.45€
10.31€
9. Old School
Relive your school days in 3D, where old school graphics bring back timeless fun! Create your own star student and attend a schedule full of classes in time to gather the knowledge you need to thrive, while an equally important popularity contest challenges you survive... Old School is a old school, time management and education game developed and published by MDickie. Released on October 06th 2023 has received 401 reviews of which 341 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 35% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for education games.
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341
60
-35%
14.79€
9.61€
10. while True: learn()
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works! while True: learn() is a programming, simulation and education game developed and published by Luden.io. Released on January 17th 2019 has received 7,541 reviews of which 6,898 were positive and 643 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a 34% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for education games.
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6,898
643
-34%
10.79€
7.12€
Free education games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play education games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play education games.
1. SIGame
Exciting quiz game where you can test your knowledge, compete with friends and smart bots, and explore a variety of topics! SIGame is a trivia, multiplayer and education game developed and published by Vladimir Khil. Released on March 22nd 2025 has received 403 reviews of which 333 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 481 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free education games on Steam.
7.7
333
70
481
players
2. World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly lets you delve into the inner workings of guns from the largest gears to the smallest screws World of Guns: Gun Disassembly is a free to play, simulation and gun customization game developed and published by Noble Empire Corp.. Released on May 21st 2014 has received 19,176 reviews of which 16,125 were positive and 3,051 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 115, this education game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free education games on Steam.
8.2
16,125
3,051
115
players
3. FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today! FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator is a exploration, flight and racing game developed and published by ORQA. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 2,088 reviews of which 1,715 were positive and 373 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 108, this education game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free education games on Steam.
7.9
1,715
373
108
players
4. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective
2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a charity-fundraising picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle inspired by global news stories from throughout the year. 2024: Mosaic Retrospective is a clicker, puzzle and collectathon game developed by Mark Ffrench and published by Divide The Plunder. Released on December 30th 2024 has received 408 reviews of which 355 were positive and 53 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
8.1
355
53
77
players
5. Steam Engine Simulator
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel. Steam Engine Simulator is a simulation, physics and education game developed and published by Ektorom Software Inc.. Released on June 07th 2023 has received 8,181 reviews of which 8,086 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
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8,086
95
57
players
6. Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition
Game and software creation has never been easier or quicker than with Clickteam Fusion 2.5! Discover the tool used by so many multimedia professionals, game creators, and creative people from all walks of life. Clickteam Fusion 2.5 Free Edition is a animation & modeling, utilities and web publishing game developed and published by Clickteam. Released on June 16th 2016 has received 316 reviews of which 240 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
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240
76
8
players
7. Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition
The classic web game, reborn! Enjoy this remaster in glorious 4k resolution! Follow this frog on its arcade action adventure through swarm of bugs and beyond! Purchase the hat DLC for the ultimate experience, if you want to eat bugs while wearing a hat! Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade Edition is a free to play, casual and education game developed and published by Twinbeard and Inc.. Released on August 02nd 2020 has received 2,562 reviews of which 2,432 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
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2,432
130
4
players
8. Half-Earth Socialism
Try your hand as a global planner of a future society. Play with a wide range of technologies and policies spanning different fields and ideologies. Will you lead the world to ecological utopia or planetary ruin? Half-Earth Socialism is a simulation, strategy and card game game developed by Francis Tseng, Son La Pham, Drew Pendergrass and Troy Vettese and published by Trust. Released on July 19th 2022 has received 877 reviews of which 725 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
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725
152
4
players
9. Electrician Simulator - First Shock
Learn the ropes from your Dad to become an electrician. Repair and assemble sockets, panels, strips, plugs, chandeliers and even change light bulbs. Oh... and don't mix up the wires! Results might be shocking. Electrician Simulator - First Shock is a simulation, education and singleplayer game developed by Take IT Studio! and published by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games S.A.. Released on January 06th 2022 has received 1,855 reviews of which 1,496 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
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1,496
359
3
players
10. Break a Leg
Break a Leg is a series done over YouTube shorts where the top comment got the next addition to the game. Break a Leg is a game where your primary goal is to break your leg. Once you do, you did it. You won. Therefore, there's no more reason to keep playing this game. Break a Leg is a simulation, casual and education game developed by JustJeff and published by The Reef Production Co.. Released on June 30th 2024 has received 806 reviews of which 752 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
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752
54
1
players