Expert Review
Spiraling sandbox of adventure and creation gets kids to dig deep
Grades
3–12
Price
Paid
Platforms
Linux, Mac, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One Series X, PlayStation VR
Unique cooperative adventure with lasting social and emotional impact
7–12
iPhone, iPod, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Illuminating native Alaskan folktale supports SEL skills
5–12
Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac
Heartfelt story-as-history-lesson humanizes World War I
6–12
PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
Gorgeous, moving adventure -- a jewel of social and emotional learning
iPhone, iPod, PlayStation 3, Windows, PlayStation 4
Powerful tale of alcoholism uses puzzles and metaphor to build empathy
Linux, Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows
Accessible yet deep game creator will dazzle and challenge
4–12
PlayStation 3
Digital remake of brilliant board game is tough to learn
Free
Linux, Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Web
Unique puzzler where players survive and grow as a microorganism
5–8
Free, Paid
Mac, PlayStation 3, PSP, Windows
Iconic music becomes interactive in this rockin' rhythm game
Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Story-driven puzzle game teaches students to value their differences and help one another
Mac, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Windows
Jazzy music game lets kids design levels and create music
PlayStation 3, PS Vita, PlayStation 4
Smart physics puzzler gets kids thinking about the properties of real-world objects
PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
