Serious games for training, learning and behavioural change
We are a serious games company. Our games make the world a better place.






Grendel Games and UMCG were united in their professionalism and commitment.
Grendel Games are fantastic at visualising, and that gives the game its added value. It’s really well put together.
Grendel works extremely structured and pleasant. They make an understandable connection between gameplay, research and development.


Learn and develop through games
Games teach children about a healthy lifestyle and helps them to learn.

A leading serious games company
Grendel Games is an award winning serious games company based in the Netherlands.
We are specialised in scientifically validated serious games for healthcare and sustainability.

Discover the advantages of serious games
Higher engagement and motivation
Training can become repetitive and boring. Serious games and gamification makes training more fun. They get people excited about learning. Improve your employees learning and performance.
Instant feedback
A book or video can’t tell us if we make a mistake when practicing. A serious game gives instant feedback without the need of a trainer or teacher. Save time and focus on what really matters.
Long lasting effect
New Year’s resolutions and good habits are difficult to keep. Games motivate players for a long time, creating a long lasting effect. Create a lasting impact with your campaign.

Does a serious game work for me?


Scientific publications of our serious games
You have heard many stories about serious games, but have they really been proven to work? Grendel Games has developed several serious games over recent

Serious games research – an overview of the research on the effectiveness of serious games
Serious games are fun, but they have a more important purpose than pure entertainment. The entertainment value of a serious game is fairly easy to
Scientifically validated
Our serious games are backed up by scientific research that proves that they are more effective than traditional solutions.

Learn more about serious games

What are serious games?
Serious games are games that have another purpose besides entertainment. They are used to promote learning and behavior change. Serious gaming is used in various areas such as education, healthcare, marketing and other businesses and industries.

How to improve engagement with leaderboards in gamification?
We’ve all participated in a competition where there was a leaderboard or rankings. Leaderboards are also widely used in games.

Serious games, gamification and game-based learning: what’s the difference?
They all have practically the same goal, but are different in practice: serious games, gamification and game-based learning. In this

Four game-changing examples of medical training games
Gaming skills and medical skills have striking similarities. In the emergency room, you need to work well together and make

What a serious games company can do for you
Anytime, anywhere, instantly
You don’t need expensive training centres anymore. Serious games can be played online and from home. They are always available.
Insight into progress
Not everyone learns at the same pace and some people need extra attention. View results online and give extra help where needed.
Doesn’t need special hardware
Simulators and training equipment can be expensive and not everyone has access to them. Serious games don’t need this. Just play on your phone, tablet or computer.

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