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Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!

ArtRising

2026•Puzzle•About 6 hours

Taste attributes: fantasyslowfresh & originalimaginaryintricateglossy

Boxlist takeOtherworldly and original: a polished puzzle game, intricate rather than simple. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: very glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

IGDB rating

73 / 100

35 ratings

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About This Game

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! is a single-player simulation. You need return scattered books to proper places in an Arcane Library. As completed rows of bookshelves, you can learn ability to improve your efficiency. Use your skills and strategies to shelve 3,072 books as quick as you can.

Summary: IGDB

Story

A mischievous spirit has left the once-majestic library in utter chaos. The principal’s word is law: "You are forbidden from leaving until all 3,072 books are returned to their rightful places!" In the silent, mystical archive, your long battle against the mountain of books begins.

Characteristics

Where this game sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast

FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal

DarkTONEWholesome

LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy

FantasyREALISMRealistic

SimpleINTRICACYIntricate

Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear

UnderstatedSTYLEStylised

IntimateSCALEEpic

RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

Fantasy

Keywords

Accessibility optionsOrganizationCleaningPlayable without timed inputCustom volume controlsSurround soundStero soundPlayable at your own pace

Where to play

Steam

Details

Developer: ArtRising
Publisher: ArtRising
Released: 30 April 2026
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Modes: Single player
Perspective: First person
Time to beat: 4h rushed, 6h normally, 16h complete
Taste scores: How we score
Source: IGDB

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