Best video games to learn Vietnamese

Updated 2026-11-04. Rankings are not paid for.

The Death: Thần Trùng and The Scourge are the strongest picks, because both are Vietnamese horror games with Vietnamese voice.

Vietnamese support is still uncommon on Steam, but local studios are making well-reviewed horror games that draw on the country's own stories and history.

Top 4 picks

Best overall

1. The Death | Thần Trùng

Intermediate to advanced

A Vietnamese horror game built on local folklore, with Vietnamese voice, interface and subtitles.

Best story

2. The Scourge | Tai Ương

Intermediate to advanced

Psychological horror set in 1990s Saigon, with Vietnamese voice, interface and subtitles.

Rare find

3. Blood Field | Cỏ Máu

Intermediate to advanced

A small Vietnamese game with Vietnamese voice, interface and subtitles.

Best for beginners

4. Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant

Beginner to intermediate

A Vietnamese restaurant game with Vietnamese voice, interface and subtitles, useful for food and everyday words.

Hall of fame

Available in Vietnamese and almost every other language, so it sits outside our ranking. Switch the language in Options and learn everyday words for blocks, tools and menus. It is text only, with no voice.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT SERVICE. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.

What to expect from Vietnamese

Vietnamese has six tones in the northern standard, marked in writing.
It uses the Latin alphabet, so you can read words early.
Words do not change their form for tense or plural.
Pronouns change with age and relationship, so listen to how characters address each other.

Tips for learning Vietnamese with games

Notice how characters address each other, since pronouns show relationships.
Repeat voiced lines to practise tones, because reading alone will not teach them.

FAQ

Which games have Vietnamese voice acting?

On this list: The Death | Thần Trùng, The Scourge | Tai Ương, Blood Field | Cỏ Máu, Brother Hai's Pho Restaurant. Steam's voice labels are not always reliable, so check before you buy.