When comparing Minecraft: Education Edition vs Botanicula, the Slant community recommends Botanicula for most people. In the question“What are the best PC games for kids?” Botanicula is ranked 13th while Minecraft: Education Edition is ranked 57th. The most important reason people chose Botanicula is:
Botanicula utilizes [immersive mode](http://www.slant.co/topics/2012/~what-are-the-best-andriod-games-with-immersive-mode) which is available on all Android devices that are on 4.4+.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Collaborative Multiplayer
Pro Code Connection
Can use ScratchX, Tynker, MakeCode, and custom providers to program for minecraft using text and/or visual block programming.
Pro Immersive mode
Botanicula utilizes immersive mode which is available on all Android devices that are on 4.4+.
Pro Graphics border on being art
The fantastic visual in the game is remiss of art one would see in a pop art gallery.
Pro Intuitive puzzles
Unlike this studios previous work (Machinarium) the puzzles are intuitive and difficulty ramps up fairly.
Cons
Con $5/yr
Con Need education account
This can be difficult for homeschoolers (though there is a process/workaround available).
Con Buggy and crashes
There are quite a few graphical bugs in the game as well as a lack of stability.