Expert Review
Authentic space agency sim focuses on logistics, planning
Grades
6–12
Price
Paid
Platforms
Mac, Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Spiraling sandbox of adventure and creation gets kids to dig deep
3–12
Linux, Mac, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One Series X, PlayStation VR
Popular game's education mode offers stunning view of ancient world
Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Colonizing Mars is in our future, but why wait?
7–12
Linux, Mac, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X, PlayStation 4
Slow but alluring game uniquely depicts how folklore shaped America
Linux, Mac, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
Inventive narrative game about a family curse fits into ELA classrooms
8–12
Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux, Xbox One Series X
Engineering game is a blast to play, needs extensive teacher guidance
Linux, Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X
Immersive genetics sim puts evolution in students' hands
Free, Paid
Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Thoughtfully designed game illuminates Thoreau's writing, philosophy
Mac, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X
Strategy game offers superb, mature take on war and civilian survival
9–12
Mac, Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Compelling narrative game fosters empathy, self-reflection
Linux, Mac, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Unique cooperative adventure with lasting social and emotional impact
iPhone, iPod, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
Design and launch a rocket into space in realistic astrophysics sim
Linux, Mac, Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X
Illuminating native Alaskan folktale supports SEL skills
5–12
Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac
