10 Free Data and Programming Games to Practice Your Skills and Have Fun: Part 2

Learning through games has become a trend in recent years and is used not only for kids but also for adults. Games make the learning process more enjoyable, helping to keep your attention and motivation high.


1. SQL Squid Game

An SQL game inspired by the popular Netflix series Squid Game. You have to complete a series of SQL challenges to survive in a virtual competition. Thanks to my subscriber Roman for recommending this!

Completely free.

🔗 Play SQL Squid Game

2. SQL Police Department

In this game, you are a detective solving crimes using SQL queries. You’ll analyze police department databases to crack different cases.

Completely free.

🔗 Play SQL Police Department

3. Kusto Detective Agency

You’re a rookie at a detective agency, solving mysterious cases by analyzing data with SQL.

Completely free.

🔗 Play Kusto Detective Agency

4. CodeCombat

A game where you learn programming by exploring dungeons and fighting enemies using Python code as spells.

First levels are free, but a subscription is needed for full access.

🔗 Play CodeCombat

5. CheckiO – Python

A browser-based adventure game where you need to write Python code to solve different tasks.

The game is free to play, but there’s also a paid subscription for extra features.

🔗 Play CheckiO

6. CodinGame – Python

Puzzle and strategy games where you can learn to code in more than 25 languages, including Python.
Great for both beginners and experienced programmers. There are coding challenges and competitions with other developers.

Completely free.

🔗 Play CodinGame

7. Codewars

Instead of typical games, here you solve tasks called kata – coding puzzles where you find solutions to problems. You can compete with others by solving tasks faster and better.

The game is free to play, but there’s also a paid subscription for extra features.

🔗 Play Codewars

8. Data Games

A series of games that help you build data science skills, including decision-making and forecasting.
Short videos guide you on how to use data and charts to create winning strategies.

Completely free.

🔗 Play Data Games

9. DataStar

A game fully built inside a PostgreSQL database, simulating an economy with trading, mining, and upgrading ships. Players explore the universe, collect, and analyze data using SQL. Downside: You’ll need to set it up on your own system to play😃.

Completely free.

🔗 Play DataStar

10. Scratch

A project from MIT designed to teach kids and beginners logic and coding basics. You can create stories, games, and animations using visual blocks.

Completely free.

🔗 Play Scratch


Here is Part 1.

If you know any other cool data games, drop them in the comments, and I’ll add them in the next part! 🩵