Gaming doesn’t just have to be an activity you use in your downtime. In fact, there are plenty of educational games out there just waiting to be played. Some can even help you learn another language. Whether you want to learn Japanese through an RPG or dig right into learning some basic words, there are games out there for you.
1. Influent
Influent is the biggest language learning game on Steam and has you interact with different objects in a 3D environment. There are several DLC packs that will change the language of the game, with over twenty to choose from. The game uses simple learning techniques to help you memorize and pronounce these everyday objects.
Influent is by far the best language learning game on the market, thanks to both its simplicity and the large number of different languages you can choose from.
2. Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle
Learn Japanese To Survive! Hiragana Battle is a full-blown RPG where you are fighting Hiragana. You have a party, set out on an adventure, and battle the dastardly Japanese characters in battle. All along the way, the game will be forcing you to memorize what each character means.
Learn Japanese to Survive, is one of the most intresting takes on language learning that you will find. While it only teaches you Japanese, the game has sequels to advance your language learning skills even further.
3. Mondly: Learn Languages in VR
If you have a VR headset, then you can try Mondly: Learn Languages in VR. The game throws you into a virtual world that simulates situations like ordering food in another language. The game has 30 languages to choose from and is perfect for gamers who want to play out everyday experiences.
While the VR nature of this game does make it a bit limited, the large number of languages paired with the everyday situations it puts you in earns it a spot on this list.
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