Welcome to EarthGames’ hub of environmental game reviews! Here, you will find our opinions on the scientific accuracy, educational content, and general entertainment value of a variety of video games, board games, and mobile apps.
Featured Game
Walden, a game
By contrast to our bustling lives and fast-paced games, Walden brings a slower, introspective experience. Follow the inspiration of Henry David Thoreau as your character (and perhaps you) walks around the woods and contemplates the meaning of life. Read more…
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BioHarmonious
BioHarmonious is a quick game demonstrating the need to balance the manufactured and natural worlds. In this artistic take on environmental stewardship, learn about how industrial advancement can cause environmental stress and the importance of mitigating this stress. Read more…
ElectroCity
Take control of the energy future of a sleepy town in this SimCity-like game. As mayor of ElectroCity, you must balance the happiness of your citizens with the constantly-growing demand for power. Learn about the environmental trade-offs of meeting society’s energy needs while having fun developing your very own city! Read more…
Fate of the World
Take control of the world’s climate future in Fate of the World! Through detailed simulation and data, you will decide climate policy while balancing other concerns such as famine, poverty, and politics. There are no easy decisions in the climate change arena, and this game gives a peek into some of those dilemmas. Read more…
Never Alone
Adventure through the folk lore of the Iñupiaq tribe in Never Alone and learn about the connection these Native Americans have with nature. Through evocative storytelling, learn about a people, a culture, and the effects of climate change that affects us all. Read more…
Oiligarchy
Take on the role of an oil developer in Oiligarchy. In this flip of the environmental script, you must decide where to invest in oil while accounting for politics, war, and the environment. Can you navigate the moral decisions of oil production? Read more…
Plan It Green: The Big Switch
Create and design your own eco-friendly city in Plan It Green: The Big Switch! Imagine if SimCity had an additional plethora of knobs for renewable energy. Can you be the mayor the city needs to efficiently balance energy and the environment? Read more…
Rizk
An environmental twist on the classic tower defense genre, Rizk aims to asks players to balance the costs and risks of different sources of energy. Though light on hard science, this game is a fun and engaging way to start conversations about society’s use of Earth’s resources. Read more…
Stop Disasters!
Prepare the defenses! In “Stop Disasters!”, players must develop sufficient housing, educate the community about evacuation plans, and protect vital infrastructure from incoming natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis. Combining a SimCity like aesthetic with informative and unobtrusive gameplay, players can learn what they as individuals can do to prepare for natural disasters.
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The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
Welcome to the underwater future of Earth. In The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human, you are taken on a journey in a little gray submarine to explore why the remnants of human civilization are submerged. A cautionary tale lies within if you can navigate the treacherous deep. Read more…
Walden, a game
By contrast to our bustling lives and fast-paced games, Walden brings a slower, introspective experience. Follow the inspiration of Henry David Thoreau as your character (and perhaps you) walks around the woods and contemplates the meaning of life. Read more…
Young Meteorologist Program
Welcome to the Young Meteorologist Program! This web game features a whirlwind tour of storms, hurricanes, floods, and more, and uses a plethora of mini-games to deliver information without boring players. Join the charismatic mascot, Owlie the owl, in preparing for storms at home so that you know what to do when the lightning strikes. Read more…
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