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Academagia: The Making of Mages

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

Academagia, the greatest of the ancient schools for wizards. Build the legend of your mage with thousands of options, emergent storytelling and endless replayability. The definitive version of the magical life simulator is at last on Steam!

What works

  • Massive content and replayability
  • Deep character customization and roleplaying
  • Engaging narrative and worldbuilding
  • Immersive magical school setting
  • Freeform magic and skill systems

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and complex mechanics
  • Clunky and unintuitive ui
  • Only first year available, sequel uncertain
  • Overwhelming amount of text and stats
  • Some bugs and lack of polish

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • My Time at Portia

  • My Time at Sandrock

  • Moon Hunters

  • Cabernet

  • Witch's Apocalyptic Journey

  • Potionomics

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Academagia: The Making of Mages but with more leadership over others

  • King of Dragon Pass

  • Thea: The Awakening

  • Vagrus - The Riven Realms

  • Magical Girl Konoha

  • Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

  • Master of Magic

Less social

Games that feels like Academagia: The Making of Mages but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Knock on the Coffin Lid

  • Erannorth Reborn

  • Chained Echoes

  • The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2

  • Deck of Ashes

  • ASTLIBRA Revision

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Academagia: The Making of Mages: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Sensation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026