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Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! is a first-person organization simulator set in a magical library. A mischievous fairy has scattered 3,072 books across the once-orderly archive, and the principal's word is law: you cannot leave until every book is back in its rightful place.
Developed by ArtRising, the game blends categorization puzzle mechanics with a relaxing atmosphere. Use book titles and cover designs as clues to sort a massive collection into genre sections. Complete rows of bookshelves to unlock efficiency abilities that speed up your work. The game supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.
How to Play
You begin in the main hall of the arcane library, surrounded by towering bookshelves and piles of scattered books. Each book belongs to a specific genre section — Destructive Magic, Romance Novels, The Travels of Otherworld, and more. Your task is to pick up each book, identify its genre from the title and cover art, and transport it to the correct shelf.
As you complete rows of bookshelves, you unlock librarian abilities that improve your efficiency — faster movement, multi-book carrying, and genre-sensing auras. One book unlocks the next ability. Manage your route and prioritize the right sections to minimize backtracking.
There are 12 Steam Achievements tied to completion speed and specific milestones.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| WASD | Move |
| Mouse | Look around |
| Left Click / E | Pick up and place books |
| Right Click | Inspect book details |
| Tab | View library map and progress |
| Escape | Pause menu |
Tips and Tricks
- Learn the genres early: Spend the first few minutes reading book titles and covers to memorize which visual style goes where. This pays off massively later.
- Clear one section at a time: Don't scatter your sorting across the whole library. Focus on completing one genre section before moving to the next — completed rows unlock abilities.
- Prioritize movement abilities: The first few unlocked abilities should boost your movement speed and carrying capacity. These compound your efficiency for the remaining books.
- Use cover art as your primary clue: Book titles can be ambiguous, but the cover artwork is usually a dead giveaway for genre.
- Plan your route: The library is large. Grab multiple books heading to the same section, deliver them in one trip, and minimize empty-handed walking.
FAQ
Where can I play Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library?
Buy it on Steam for Windows. Store page
How many players does it support?
Single-player only. This is a solo organization experience.
How much does it cost?
S$7.29 on Steam (regional pricing may vary).
How long does it take to sort all 3,072 books?
Expect 5–10 hours depending on your efficiency and route planning. Speedrunners can complete it faster with optimized ability paths.
What languages are supported?
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese (interface and subtitles fully localized).
Last reviewed by Game How To Editorial. We play each game, verify controls against official sources, and update guides when game mechanics change.
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