Discounted 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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Medieval Blacksmith
Medieval Blacksmith is a blacksmithing simulation set in a magical medieval world. Play as a blacksmith with no past, craft legendary weapons from daggers to spears, and forge your path to becoming the world’s greatest. Dive into a story filled with adventure and endless creative possibilities!
The Test: Reality Check
The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long.
Learning Factory
Build intricate supply chains to meet your feline customers' needs. Discover underground and air transport layers, a vast research tree, procedural worlds, machine learning, and endless automation in this relaxing, enemyless game.
Chocolate Factory Simulator
Enter the world of steam and sugar and become a master chocolatier in Chocolate Factory Simulator. Craft gourmet chocolate for your customers in your steampunk workshop with the help of your automaton assistant Nougat.
East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance
Eastern Trade Tycoon: Inheritance is a trading simulator game.In the game,you can from zero to hero.By trading markets, build a business,earn money,level up, investing accurately, and manage family to become a trading tycoon!
Ships At Sea
Experience the thrill of navigating a wide range of ships. In single- and multiplayer modes, immerse yourself in tasks such as service, cargo transport, and commercial fishing as you explore the breathtaking open world of Norway´s Islands and its stunning scenery. The ocean is within your reach!
MEMOLOGY: GOYDA
Take the annual meme exam and prove you're an expert!
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!
House Flipper 2
It's time to dust off your hammer - House Flipper is back in a brand-new fashion! Buy and renovate run-down houses! Or maybe you want to build new ones? Now you can! Start as a rookie Flipper and make a fortune by helping out the community of the charming town of Pinnacove.
Farmer's Life
🌾Unleash the Farmer within. 🚜 Dive into the rustic charm of rural living in "Farmer's Life," where you'll experience the joy and challenges of life on a vibrant farmstead. Plant, grow, and embrace a country living in a vast open world. You choose from diverse mechanics and endless possibilities.
AirportSim
AirportSim is an Advanced Airport Ground Handling Simulator with true-to-life visuals and operations, licensed planes and vehicles, real airports and live weather conditions. Enjoy the many tasks alone or with friends, making this experience unforgettable.
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...
Pumping Simulator 2
A gas station management game, start by selling a car to raise funds and invest in an abandoned plot of land. Build, expand, and upgrade your gas station, diversify services, customize and manage time efficiently during peak hours. And maybe you will become rich
Let's School
Dive into the exhilarating role of a headmaster entrusted to revive your alma mater! Beyond just bricks and mortar, train teachers, recruit students. Sculpt your school into a unique educational haven! Let's School!
Barista Simulator
Barista Simulator, master the art of brewing with over 30 coffee recipes. Start with a basic setup, upgrade your café, manage your staff, and build your very own coffee haven. Are you ready for the ultimate coffee journey?
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.
Total Tank Generals
Every war has its Generals. Take command of an army during World War II and lead them to victory. Strategize your way through many scenarios and real historical military campaigns of past generals.
Hotel Renovator
Unleash your inner designer and renovate the hotel of your dreams! Embark on a makeover journey to turn this worn-out place into a successful getaway. Play with thousands of furniture pieces and accessories, and manage the hotel to get 5-star reviews!
Juno: New Origins
Bring to life anything you can imagine from rockets and airplanes to cars and more. Automate them with a visual programming language. Explore 3D planets and make your own. Share your creations online. Complete contracts, conquer milestones, and unlock technology in the newly added Career Mode.
WW2 Rebuilder
Build the new future of Europe! Flip, renovate, repair and rebuild places destroyed during World War 2. Get to know the history and stories of civilians. Play an immersive building simulator with grappling storytelling.
Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator
Fresh Start is a relaxing single player game, in which you embark on a mission to clean up the world and restore nature to its fresh and colorful shape. Watch as the world changes in front of your eyes as you help animals, solve puzzles and grow plants around you.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers
Welcome to Brighton! Join the police force of this fictitious American city and experience the day to day life of a police officer.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 16th 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 2,229 reviews of which 2,059 were positive and 170 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 5,832 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
2,059
170
5,832
players
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 1,030 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among education games based on player count.
8.5
4,020
540
1,030
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 725 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among education games based on player count.
8.7
21,095
2,584
725
players
4. 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 179 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played education games.
9.2
48,244
3,264
179
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played education games.
8.5
1,649
200
156
players
6. 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 390 reviews of which 324 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 123 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played education games.
7.8
324
66
123
players
7. 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 2,065 reviews of which 1,697 were positive and 368 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played education games.
7.9
1,697
368
97
players
8. 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. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played education games.
8.2
16,125
3,051
88
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. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played education games.
9.2
3,702
143
81
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
68
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 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted education games.
1. 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. Featuring a massive 87% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for education category.
8.4
849
111
-87%
18.46€
2.40€
2. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is a retro, 1980s and shoot 'em up game developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Atari. Released on November 11th 2022 has received 403 reviews of which 373 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in education games.
8.6
373
30
-86%
33.50€
4.69€
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 3,414 reviews of which 2,984 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.
8.4
2,984
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
91
-80%
9.99€
1.99€
6. 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. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for education games.
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405
61
-79%
9.71€
2.04€
7. 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 1,929 reviews of which 1,807 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 #7 position in the best deals for education games.
8.9
1,807
122
-73%
14.74€
3.98€
8. 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 1,536 reviews of which 1,186 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 #8 position in the best deals for education games.
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1,186
350
-68%
12.50€
4.00€
9. 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 334 reviews of which 250 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 47% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for education games.
7.1
250
84
-47%
19.45€
10.31€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for education games.
7.9
341
60
-35%
14.79€
9.61€
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 16th 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 390 reviews of which 324 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 123 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free education games on Steam.
7.8
324
66
123
players
2. 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 2,065 reviews of which 1,697 were positive and 368 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
7.9
1,697
368
97
players
3. 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. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
8.2
16,125
3,051
88
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
68
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 8,162 reviews of which 8,067 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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8,067
95
28
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
7.8
725
152
4
players
7. 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 #7 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
7.1
240
76
3
players
8. Cyphers Game
It is the end of 1920. The Polish-Bolshevik war has been going on for almost two years. The battle for Korosteń – a key railway junction and technical supply base – is underway. Break Bolshevik cyphers, ensure radio communication, and neutralise the fearsome armoured trains. Cyphers Game is a historical, education and puzzle game developed by Chronospace and published by Instytut Pamięci Narodowej. Released on April 21st 2022 has received 604 reviews of which 489 were positive and 115 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
7.7
489
115
2
players
9. 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 2,555 reviews of which 2,425 were positive and 130 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free education games on Steam.
9.1
2,425
130
1
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.
8.8
752
54
1
players