1. My Summer Car series
Set in rural 1990s Finland, with fully spoken Finnish and Finnish signs everywhere. There are no Finnish subtitles, and the language is rough, colloquial and full of swearing.
Best video games to learn Finnish
Updated 2026-11-04. Rankings are not paid for.
My Summer Car is the best-known choice for hearing real spoken Finnish, and Finnish Cottage Simulator is the gentlest place to start.
Few big games include Finnish, but the country's small studios fill the gap. Their games sound like real Finland, with rough spoken language that textbooks rarely teach.
Top 5 picks
2. Finnish Army Simulator
A story about Finnish military service with Finnish voice, interface and subtitles, plus plenty of real army slang. Adult themes and strong language.
3. Finnish Cottage Simulator
Finnish voice, interface and subtitles in a relaxed cottage setting, with words for everyday Finnish life.
4. Rauniot
A small game set in Finland with Finnish voice acting, interface and subtitles. Rare for hearing Finnish in a story.
5. The Sims™ 4
No Finnish voice, but a Finnish interface full of everyday words for home, work and relationships.
What to expect from Finnish
- Finnish has around 15 cases, so word endings do much of the work.
- Spelling matches sound closely, and stress is always on the first syllable.
- Vowel harmony means many endings come in two forms.
- Spoken Finnish differs a lot from written Finnish, so expect short forms in games.
Tips for learning Finnish with games
- Treat games as practice for spoken Finnish, and check new forms against the written language.
- Learn a few swear words only to recognise them. They are strong, especially in My Summer Car.
FAQ
Can you learn Finnish by playing video games?
Yes, as practice. Games are especially useful for spoken Finnish, which differs from the language in most textbooks.
What is the best game for Finnish beginners?
Finnish Cottage Simulator is the gentlest choice, and The Sims 4 is useful for everyday words.
Does My Summer Car have Finnish subtitles?
Steam lists Finnish full audio, and English interface and subtitles. Expect to hear Finnish rather than read it.