App Directory
Best Game-Based Learning Apps & Tools for Schools
153 game-based learning software platforms and tools for K-12, rated against instructional invariants from learning science.
153 apps
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This table lists game-based learning apps by name, subject, user rating, and industry certifications.
While we develop formal educational ratings for this category, this list is a directory of available games. Check the credentials on each product to evaluate its standards for data privacy, accessibility, and research-backed design.
Click an app name to view its full profile page for specific game mechanics and learning outcomes.
Rating
Application
Subject Area
Certifications
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Imagine Language & Literacy
Imagine Learning
Humanities
4 certs
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Scholastic W.O.R.D.
Scholastic Inc.
Humanities, Social Science
3 certs
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My Math Academy
Age of Learning
Math, Career & Tech Education
10 certs
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MEandMine
MEandMine Inc.
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EdNoKa
EdNoKa
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
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Imagine Reading
Imagine Learning
Humanities
3 certs
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Peekapak
Peekapak
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
4 certs
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Goosechase
Goosechase
Humanities, Social Science
4 certs
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ASANKA
TECHAiDE
Early Childhood Education, Social Science
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Todo Math
Enuma, Inc.
Math
1 cert
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Penda Learning
Learning 2020, Inc.
Science
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My Reading Academy
Age of Learning
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
9 certs
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Coding in Minecraft
Prodigy Learning
Science, Applied Science
5 certs
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Ozaria
CodeCombat
Applied Science, Career & Tech Education
1 cert
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Miacademy
Miacademy
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
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STEM in a Box
TechTerra Education
Early Childhood Education, Science
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Zaner-Bloser Handwriting
Zaner-Bloser
Humanities
3 certs
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Digitability
Digitability
Humanities, Social Science
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Handwriting Heroes
Handwriting Heroes
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
2 certs
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Mindly Games
Mindly Games
Math
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Piper Computer Kit
Piper Learning, Inc.
Science, Math
1 cert
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Tynker for Schools Premium | High School Plan
Byju's
Humanities, Social Science
1 cert
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Tynker for Schools Premium | Middle School Plan
Byju's
Humanities, Social Science
1 cert
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DataCamp Classrooms
DataCamp
Science, Applied Science
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Brilliant for Educators
Brilliant
Science, Math
2 certs
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Shiken
Shiken
Science, Math
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Unruly Splats
Unruly Studios
Applied Science, Career & Tech Education
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Scholastic F.I.R.S.T.
Scholastic Inc.
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
4 certs
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EditMentor
EditMentor
Humanities, Applied Science
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Funexpected Math
Funexpected
Early Childhood Education, Math
1 cert
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Radius
Radius Systems LLC
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
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Hats & Ladders
Hats & Ladders, Inc.
Career & Tech Education
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Read to Lead
Read to Lead
Humanities, Applied Science
4 certs
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ST Math: Early Learning
MIND Education
Math
9 certs
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ST Math Summer Immersion
MIND Education
Early Childhood Education, Math
5 certs
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YaizY
YaizY
Humanities, Social Science
1 cert
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i-Ready Personalized Instruction
Curriculum Associates
Humanities, Math
5 certs
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From Sounds to Spelling
Learning at the Primary Pond
Humanities
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New Readers Press Online Learning
New Readers Press
Humanities, Social Science
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Codementum
Sunburst Digital
Science, Math
1 cert
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HelloCode
Hello World Kids
Applied Science, Career & Tech Education
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EasyCode Pillars
Learning.com
Career & Tech Education
1 cert
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Curriki
Curriki
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
1 cert
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Gaming Concepts
Generation Esports
Applied Science, Career & Tech Education
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Tarphi
Tarphi
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
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Teach Me Time
Teach Me Time
Early Childhood Education, Math
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LGL ELA Edge
Let's Go Learn, Inc.
Humanities
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LGL Math Edge
Let's Go Learn, Inc.
Math
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Boom Cards by Boom
Boom Learning
Early Childhood Education, Humanities
8 certs
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Calcularis
Constructor Tech
Math
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