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Top 5 cognitive and educational computer games for children
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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The information age we live in dictates its own terms and therefore few people will be surprised that a child prefers computer games to real games with friends in the yard. Many parents are concerned about such a passion of schoolchildren, and some believe that it is possible to direct the child's interests in the right direction, and since he is so interested in computer games, choose exactly those that will allow him not only to enjoy the process of the game itself, but will also be instructive and educational.
Carmen Sandiego
A gripping detective quest from the 80s. The developers of the game used the character of a supervillain named Carmen to attract children to study geography. The first game appeared in 1985 and was immediately loved not only by children, but also by many adults. According to the plot of the game, the main character receives a task and flies from one country to another to unravel some intricate story. This way, you can explore the whole world and at the same time expand your geographical knowledge.
The Oregon Trail
The game's name is related to the real Oregon Trail that existed in the 19th century. "The Oregon Trail" is an educational game about the life of American pioneers. The game appeared in 1971. The player controls a group of settlers who begin their journey in Independence, Missouri - that's where the Oregon Trail began. The child will not only enjoy playing the game, but will also gain experience in making rational decisions.
Crayon Physics Deluxe
In 2008, this game won the Grand Prix at the Independent Games Festival. This is a game with elements of Newtonian physics. With the help of Crayon Physics, a child will receive the first intuitive understanding of speed, momentum, mass, impulse, and much more. This puzzle is an imitation of paper, where you can draw with a mouse. As soon as the player finishes his drawing, his figure turns into a stone, an axle, a stick, or a fastener - part of flat physics. The player's task is to use various methods to ensure that the red ball reaches the yellow target stars. This game is very easy to learn and intuitively understandable even for a four-year-old child.
Itzabitza
In this game, drawings come to life for real and delight every child. At first, it may seem that the game is just an exciting entertainment for children and nothing more. However, "Itzabitza", designed for 4-8 year olds, motivates children to learn to draw and develop their abilities. Even the most elementary drawn rocket will fly into the air, so the child will be interested in watching how his fantasies come to life and turn into real living pictures.
FutureU
An educational computer game released in 2008. Like the Scholastic Aptitude Test, FutureU consists of three parts: reading, writing, and math, each of which is further divided into two. This is the easiest and perhaps most enjoyable way to prepare for exams. In addition, the game has a special section that is aimed at improving the knowledge of teenagers.