Tuition Academia (2022)

Developer: TwistedScarlett60
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 346 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You manage a college student's daily life and finances, gradually sliding into morally compromising situations to pay off debt.

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What players say

Players praise the game's writing and surprising true ending, but many want more content and Steam achievements. A minority reports upsetting jump scares with no warning, while most find the $10 price fair for its 6-10 hour length.

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