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Restore a fairy-ransacked magical library by identifying and shelving 3,072 scattered books, with spells to speed the work.
Released 30 Apr 2026
Sort 3,072 Books
Match Series by Cover
Unlock Book-Sorting Spells
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.
Developed by ArtRising · Published by ArtRising
A mischievous fairy has scattered 3,072 books throughout a magical library, and you play the librarian tasked with returning them before you can leave. Explore the library in first person and pick books up from the floor and piles.
Use book titles and cover designs to identify each volume’s subject and series, then place it in the correct section and order on the shelves. Completing rows tracks your progress toward restoring the library.
As you complete shelves, you can unlock spells that reveal matching volumes, summon books from the same series, organize books in your hands, or shelve them automatically. Hidden keys also unlock movement and carrying upgrades, while sorting without major spells offers a more hands-on way to complete the task.
In the supplied reviews, players often describe sorting the books as relaxing, absorbing, and satisfying, especially when searching for volumes and gradually restoring order by hand. Many also enjoy the humorous book titles and the library’s cozy atmosphere and music. Opinions differ on the spells: some appreciate how they speed up the work, while others prefer the slower search and sorting before automation takes over.
A mischievous fairy 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.
Categorization: From Destructive Magic and The Travels of Otherworld to Romance Novels—use titles and cover designs as clues to transport a massive collection to the correct sections.
Massive Volume: With 3,072 books to organize, the task may seem overwhelming at first. However, as you stack each book, you will unlock magical abilities that drastically boost your efficiency.
Visual Satisfaction: There is a special joy in seeing the books that once cluttered the floor return to the shelves, slowly revealing the hidden floor beneath. As chaos transforms into perfect order, you’ll experience an unparalleled sense of satisfaction.
Strategic Efficiency: How will you combine your unlocked abilities? What order will you tackle the mess? The strategic fun lies in your decision-making, as your tactics can lead to a dramatic increase in workflow.
Immersive Atmosphere: The library’s ambient sound and BGM change dynamically; as shelves fill up, the acoustic resonance grows stronger, drawing you deeper into the world.
The Principal’s Strict Evaluation: Your precision is being monitored. The Principal’s evaluation shifts in real-time based on how many rows are "correctly shelved" according to the rules. Accuracy and speed are the keys to a perfect score—and your escape.
Assemble: A spell that summons other volumes of the same series directly to your hands.
Insight: Highlights other volumes of the same series, making them easy to spot even in a disorganized pile.
Auto-Shelving: A spell that instantly places the books in your hands onto the shelves in perfect order.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 12 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| AI disclosure | The four assets in this work—one UI component and three landscape paintings used as wall decorations (frames not included)—were produced using additional AI for refinement. None of them were created by AI from the ground up.AI helped with grammatical corrections for in-game text, which were then carefully reviewed and adjusted by hand.We only consider AI to be a supportive tool. Every detail is meticulously crafted with human intent, as our creative process is still firmly anchored in manual craftsmanship. |
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