The most popular educational games

Educational software programs are a peculiar kind of programs of various genres made with the intent of teaching. Gameplay, graphics and sound are still important aspects of educationals, but the main goal of the developer is to teach the player something: math, history, ecology, anything! Some educationals are created with a young audience in mind, other programs are aimed to a broader audience and appeal to adult gamers too: The Oregon Trail, Mario Teaches Typing and the Carmen Sandiego series are perfect examples of educational games.

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Microsoft Space Simulator

DOS19944.1/5 The Bruce Artwick Organization

The Oregon Trail Deluxe

DOS19924.1/5 MECC

Where in Space is Carmen Sandiego? Deluxe

DOS19934.1/5 Broderbund

Where in America's Past is Carmen Sandiego?

DOS19914.2/5 Broderbund

Classic Hangman

DOS19833.6/5 Norland Software

Follow the Reader

DOS19924/5 Disney Software

Eagle Eye Mysteries in London

DOS19944/5 Stormfront Studios

The Island of Dr. Brain

DOS19923.7/5 Sierra On-Line

Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego?

DOS19863.9/5 Broderbund

Balance of the Planet

DOSMac OS19903.8/5 Incredible technologies

Balance of the Planet is an environmental simulation game designed by Chris Crawford and self published under the Incredible technologies label in 1990. Its almost unique (for the time) and serious theme contributed to the game to stand out. Balance of the Planet is part of the Balance of Power series.