Free Education Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,116 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 2/12/2026.
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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 25,833 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,168 positive reviews and 2,665 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 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,263 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,242 positive reviews and 1,021 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. GeoGuessr Steam Edition
Explore the world with GeoGuessr Steam Edition! Compete against others, climb divisions, and prove your geography skills. Travel to stunning locations, analyze clues, and make your best guess. Quickplay Duels is unlimited Free-to-play, Competitive Duels is subject to payment/subscription.
GeoGuessr Steam Edition has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,162 positive reviews and 7,369 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
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 7,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,708 positive reviews and 343 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. 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 78, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,451 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,184 positive reviews and 267 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 Resonite on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/6/2023 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Yellow Dog Man Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2519830 |
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 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,434 positive reviews and 304 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. Molili AI Friends: Your AI Desk Pal
Bring a charming AI friend to your desktop. Molili AI friend listens, reads by your side, blushes when you care, and helps with study or work using a smart personality system that remembers your moments, growing from curious visitor to the companion who understands you best.
Molili AI Friends: Your AI Desk Pal has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 150 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 131 positive reviews and 19 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 | 12/2/2025 |
| Developer | Team Molili |
| Publisher | Team Molili |
| Steam App Id | 4141770 |
8. 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 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,830 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,473 positive reviews and 357 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Idle System, Inc. |
| Steam App Id | 1827980 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 981 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 783 positive reviews and 198 negative reviews — making it "Mostly 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 |
10. Home Planner - Design Room 3D - Pro
If you just bought a house or an apartment or want to decorate your existing property, we can help you do it easier, with less hustle and achieve better results in less time for the little fraction of total expense.
Home Planner - Design Room 3D - Pro has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Education games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 299 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 194 positive reviews and 105 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" 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 | 5/30/2019 |
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| Steam App Id | 1066110 |
More Free Education Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Education games available on Steam.
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| 3,438 | 11/3/2021 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,054 | 1/27/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 917 | 5/8/2025 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 461 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 340 | 10/6/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 276 | 5/3/2022 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 243 | 12/2/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 230 | 4/30/2022 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 126 | 8/31/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 116 | 5/30/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 115 | 6/14/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 98 | 5/21/2014 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 81 | 5/31/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 62 | 8/14/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 56 | 8/29/2022 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 10/20/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 8/2/2024 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 37 | 3/31/2025 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 4/2/2023 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 30 | 6/6/2024 | 22 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 12). Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Crosshair V2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 9). GeoGuessr Steam Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 4). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Resonite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 2). GameMaker on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Molili AI Friends: Your AI Desk Pal on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 18). Idle Spiral on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 29). Sim Companies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 11). Home Planner - Design Room 3D - Pro on Steam. Steam Store.