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Best Educational Games in 2026

Learning through games can look different across subjects, ages, and classroom or home settings. Compare learner age and subject focus to understand who each option is intended for, then check delivery mode and offline play against the learner’s access needs.

  1. 01 ABCmouse

    It suits families seeking early learning activities for children ages 2–8 across several school subjects.

    From $3.33/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.5 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Boddle

    Boddle is suited to K–6 classrooms, families, and homeschoolers seeking math, language arts, and science learning activities.

    From $4.08/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android
    9.2 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Kodable

    Kodable suits families seeking coding activities for children ages 4–10, including early readers and pre-readers.

    From $10/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android
    9.0 Visit Specs
  4. 04 GCompris

    GCompris suits children aged 2 to 10 and educators looking for varied learning activities that can be used offline.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    8.9 Visit Specs
  5. 05 CodeCombat
    From $9.99/mo Free trial Web
    8.7 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Reading Eggs

    It suits families seeking structured reading lessons and progress reporting for children ages 2–13.

    From $8.33/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.6 Visit Specs
  7. 07 SplashLearn

    SplashLearn suits elementary-age children learning math and English at home or in classrooms, along with parents who want progress reports.

    From $7.49/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    8.3 Visit Specs
  8. 08 Adventure Academy

    Adventure Academy is for children ages 8–13 and households looking for learning activities across several school subjects.

    From $3.75/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.2 Visit Specs
  9. 09 codeSpark Academy
    From $7.99/mo Free trial iOS · Android
    8.2 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Minecraft Education

    It suits educators and qualified educational organizations using lessons and classroom activities to build digital skills.

    From $0.42/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    8.1 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Legends of Learning

    It suits elementary and middle school teachers, schools, and districts seeking standards-aligned games, assignments, and progress tracking in a browser.

    From $65.83/mo Free plan Web
    8.0 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Human Resource Machine
    Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 ABCya!
    From $6.58/mo Web · macOS · iOS
    7.8 Visit Specs
  14. 14 iCivics Games
    Free plan Web
    7.7 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Kodu Game Lab

    Kodu suits children, adults, learners and educators introducing programming through visual, project-based game creation.

    Free plan Web · Windows
    7.7 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Mission US

    Mission US suits middle school students, especially grades 5–8, and educators looking for interactive U.S.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  17. 17 PBS KIDS Games

    PBS KIDS Games suits children ages 2 to 8 and families looking for free educational games in English or Spanish.

    Free plan Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    7.7 Visit Specs
  18. 18 DragonBox
    iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Lightbot
    Web · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Moose Math

    Moose Math suits young children working on foundational math skills, with parents and teachers able to monitor progress through the Report Card section.

    Free plan iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  21. 21 ScratchJr

    ScratchJr is designed for children ages 5–7 who are beginning to explore programming through stories and games.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.6 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Toy Theater
    From $12/mo Free plan Web
    7.5 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Math Playground
    From $3.50/mo Web
    7.4 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Teach Your Monster to Read

    The game is intended for parents, guardians, and teachers using a teaching tool with children aged 3–6.

    Free plan Web · iOS · Android
    7.4 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Osmo
    iOS · Android
    7.3 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

The entries include ABCmouse, Boddle, and Mission US, as well as Reading Eggs and GCompris. Progress tracking, standards alignment, and a teacher dashboard are additional criteria for comparing learning and oversight features. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context as you weigh the options for the learner and setting you have in mind.

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