The Counting Kingdom (2014)

Developer: Little Worlds Interactive
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 118 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a cheerful, gentle puzzle game that feels like practising math while defending a castle with simple spells and monsters

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What players say

Players call this a polished educational tower defense game that teaches addition and subtraction. It works for young children and adults who want to sharpen mental arithmetic. The difficulty is gentle but scales, and the game does not overstay its welcome.

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