Free Education Games on Steam
Steam currently has 3,880 Education games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Education game rankings were last updated on 5/18/2024.
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1. Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends holds the #1 spot for "best free Education game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,289 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,360 positive reviews and 1,929 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/3/2021 |
| Developer | Computer Lunch |
| Publisher | Computer Lunch |
| Steam App Id | 977400 |
2. Crosshair V2
Crosshair V2 is a crosshair overlay technology that improves aim, response time, and hip fire accuracy for gamers. Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and neon colors to find the crosshair that gives you the greatest advantage in your favorite game.
Crosshair V2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,736 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,382 positive reviews and 354 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/27/2023 |
| Developer | CenterPoint Gaming |
| Publisher | CenterPoint Gaming |
| Steam App Id | 2250040 |
3. Idle Spiral
This is a beautiful "Idle", "Incremental" game based on spirals and mathematics. Your goal is to make the spiral grow farther and farther from the origin. The game is very simple, but it is very deep and can be enjoyed for a long time!
Idle Spiral has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,250 positive reviews and 277 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Spiral on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/30/2022 |
| Developer | Archimedes Geeks |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1827980 |
4. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,937 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,642 positive reviews and 295 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
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| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
5. Sim Companies
Become a Business Tycoon. Build your own company from the ground up. Do business in a virtual economy with players all around the world! Gain valuable business skills for free. An advanced, proprietary, Economy simulation model is used to deliver the best gaming experience.
Sim Companies has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 430 positive reviews and 104 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sim Companies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/31/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 2253720 |
6. GameMaker
GameMaker has everything you need to take your idea from concept to finished game. With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, GameMaker is the ultimate 2D development environment!
GameMaker has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,098 positive reviews and 185 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run GameMaker on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/3/2022 |
| Developer | YoYo Games Ltd. |
| Publisher | YoYo Games Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1670460 |
7. Resonite
Enter a novel digital universe with infinite possibilities. Whether you resonate with people around the world in a casual conversation, playing games and socializing or you riff off each other when creating anything from art to programming complex games, you'll find your place here.
Resonite has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 843 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 715 positive reviews and 128 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Resonite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2023 |
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| Publisher | Yellow Dog Man Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2519830 |
8. Animal Trainer Simulator: Prologue
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game. Manage and develop your animal training center, create a safe and happy place for them! Train different types of animals, and give them a lot of attention and they will surely become calmer with their owners.
Animal Trainer Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/17/2024 |
| Franchise | Games Incubator |
| Developer | Games Incubator |
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| Steam App Id | 2202220 |
9. Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite
Sit back, relax and build puzzles to your heart's content. Assemble one of the many included puzzles, or add your own images. Customize size and shape of the pieces for any puzzle. Enjoy Classic mode or try out Zen mode for a new type of puzzle experience.
Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 224 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 4/2/2023 |
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| Steam App Id | 1946140 |
10. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,652 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,680 positive reviews and 2,972 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/21/2014 |
| Developer | Noble Empire Corp. |
| Publisher | Noble Empire Corp. |
| Steam App Id | 262410 |
More Free Education Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Education games available on Steam.
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 | 5,199 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,388 | 1/27/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 731 | 4/30/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 591 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 323 | 8/31/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 292 | 5/3/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 186 | 10/6/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 174 | 5/17/2024 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 147 | 4/2/2023 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 139 | 5/21/2014 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 107 | 5/31/2021 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 10/20/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 9/9/2016 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 68 | 6/7/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 53 | 4/16/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 11/16/2016 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 40 | 5/13/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 4/12/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 33 | 6/21/2022 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 6/4/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). Sim Companies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). GameMaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Resonite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 19). Animal Trainer Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Jigsaw Puzzles Infinite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 6). World of Guns: Gun Disassembly on Steam. Steam Store.