Arcane Arts Academy (2021)

Developer: SQRT3
Publisher: GameHouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven point-and-click adventure where you manage time and explore a magical school with a light, cartoonish tone.

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What players say

Players enjoy this time management game for its light story and familiar GameHouse formula, though many note buggy hitboxes and dialogue skipping that can frustrate. Fans say it is shorter and easier than the Emily series, with no upgrade system, and some find the writing generic.

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