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Links to cool, rad, fun science games. Good luck!
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The Hunt for Dark Matter

The Hunt for Dark Matter

Explore how Gravitational Lensing can be used to find Dark Matter. And as a bonus there’s a game at the end! Created by Shaun Hotchkiss.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Quantum Game

Quantum Game

A game that explores quantum mechanics, with an emphasis on quantum computing. Created by Quantum Flytrap.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Nand Game

Nand Game

Build a computer from scratch in this puzzle game that teaches you actual programming and computing concepts. Created by Olav Junker Kjær.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
A Slower Speed of Light

A Slower Speed of Light

Explore the optical effects of special relativity in a 3D setting. Created by MIT Game Lab.

Teen, Adult
Free
PC
Game
Velocity Raptor

Velocity Raptor

A special relativistic game where a dinosaur travels near the speed of light. Created by TestTubeGames.

Teen, Adult, Kid
Free
Web
Game
Lifecraft

Lifecraft

A strategy game where you’re building an efficient factory, but the factory is a cell and all its biological processes. Created by Pixbits.

Kid, Teen
Paid
PC
Game
The Qubit Game

The Qubit Game

An idle game based on quantum computing, where you build up from one Qubit to a full working quantum computer. Created by Doublespeak Game.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Bond Breaker 2.0

Bond Breaker 2.0

Explore the atomic realm in this game about molecular bonds. Created by TestTubeGames.

Teen, Adult, Kid
Free
Web, Mobile
Game
Turing Complete

Turing Complete

Steam game where you create circuits from basic logic gates, even building your way up to a working computer. Created by LevelHead.

Teen, Adult
Paid
PC
Game
Metaflora

Metaflora

Like Wordle for plants – learn about the wild world of plant classifications. Created by Trainwreck Labs.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Orbit

Orbit

Gravity game on mobile devices and steam, where you pass levels by orbiting multiple planets without crashing them. Created by Highkey Games.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Paid
PC, Mobile
Game
Kerbal Space Program

Kerbal Space Program

Most games aren’t rocket science, but this one is. Created by Squad.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Paid
PC
Game
Sine Rider

Sine Rider

A game where you use math equations to create the proper slopes for sledding. Created by Chris Walker.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Google Doodle CuPd

Google Doodle CuPd

Fun google doodle where you match atomic elements up on dates, and their level of ‘attraction’ is based on the atomic attraction those elements would feel.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Particle Clicker

Particle Clicker

A humorous idle game about particle colliders and the physics process. Created by Biro, Babuschkin, Dungs, Novak, and Zhang.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Why do Astronauts Float?

Why do Astronauts Float?

A playful look at the science behind ‘floating’ in space. Created by TestTubeGames.

Teen, Adult, Kid
Free
Web
Game
Particulars

Particulars

Particle Physics game for PC where you control a down quark through level after level of puzzles that require you to avoid, attract, and repel other Standard Model particles. Created by SeeThrough Studios.

Teen, Adult
Free
PC
Game
Crack the Circuit

Crack the Circuit

Great game about recreating circuits based on a mystery setup. Good for testing knowledge about circuits. Created by Universe & More.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Niche

Niche

A strategy game that revolves around genetics and evolution. Created by Stray Fawn Studio.

Kid, Teen
Paid
PC, Console, Mobile
Game
Sokobond Express

Sokobond Express

Puzzle game where you move and bond atoms into molecules by dragging them along particular paths. Created by Draknek & Friends.

Teen, Adult
Paid
PC
Game
The Electric Shocktopus

The Electric Shocktopus

Electromagnetic game where your character can charge themselves to move around the levels. Created by TestTubeGames.

Teen, Adult, Kid
Free, Paid
Web, PC
Game
Metazooa

Metazooa

Like Wordle for animals, but instead of matching letters and words, you’re matching various orders/families/clades of animal classification. Created by Trainwreck Labs.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Codemancer

Codemancer

Cute, accessible game about programming, where you move characters around a level with lists of commands. Created by Bobby Lox.

Kid, Teen
Free, Paid
PC, Mobile
Game
HyperRogue

HyperRogue

A roguelike game set on a hyperbolic plane. Easier played than understood, I’d say. Created by Zeno Rogue Games.

Teen, Adult
Free, Paid
Web, PC, Mobile
Game
Black Hole Hunter

Black Hole Hunter

Investigate the gravitational wave signals from colliding black holes. Created by Cardiff University. 

Teen, Adult,
Free
Web
Game
Polarity Shift

Polarity Shift

Nice simple game about electrical attraction and repulsion – and hitting a target. Created by Universe & More.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Fe[26]

Fe[26]

A variant of the game 2048, where the tiles are fusing elements in a star. Created by Dimitar Dimitrov.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
4D Golf

4D Golf

Minigolf, but in 4 Dimensions of space. Very confusing, but very well done. Made for PC, and created by CodeParade.

Teen, Adult
Paid
PC
Game
Crescent Loom

Crescent Loom

A nervous system simulation game, where you build brains to control creatures. Created by Olive.

Teen, Adult
Free, Paid
Web, PC
Game
Wavemaker

Wavemaker

A game about making waves, literally, and doing your best to match various patterns. Created by Universe & More.

Kid, Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
Green New Deal Simulator

Green New Deal Simulator

Fun card game about making choices to try and solve climate change in time. By Molleindustria.

Teen, Adult
Free
PC
Game
Griddle

Griddle

Small wordle-esque game where you’re trying to guess which country is represented, based on its sources of electricity. Fun way to learn about the energy supplies of the world. Created by Jo Melville.

Teen, Adult
Free
Web
Game
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