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Best Game-Based Learning Apps

Rated against instructional invariants from learning science. Find apps that actually teach.

161 apps

Browse Game-Based Learning Apps

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

United States Academic Esports League

Mastery Coding, Inc.

Humanities, Social Science

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Unruly Splats

Unruly Studios

Applied Science, Career & Tech Education

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VIVE Focus 3 Education

HTC VIVE

Social Science, Science

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WaterWays

Killer Snails

Science, Applied Science

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Wisdom: The World of Emotions

Better Kids

Early Childhood Education, Social Science

Early Childhood Education, Humanities

3 certs

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Wordwall

Visual Education Ltd.

Early Childhood Education, Humanities

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Writestyler

Early Childhood Education, Humanities

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YaizY

Humanities, Social Science

1 cert

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Zaner-Bloser Handwriting

Zaner-Bloser

Humanities

3 certs

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How We Rate Apps

Every app is evaluated against instructional invariants developed by Invariant Education. We test whether apps actually teach — not whether they look good or have high ratings.

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