Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!

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…

30 April 2026

Indie Puzzle Simulator Fantasy

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! is an indie developed by ArtRising, released 30 April 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows). The main story takes about 6.3 hrs to finish.

Verified 10 Oct 2026 Sources: IGDB , Steam

What Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! is

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! is an indie game developed by ArtRising and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

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.

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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. There are 12 achievements to unlock.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 6.3 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 12.5 hrs, roughly 2 times the length of the critical path.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel Core i7-4790k / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT. An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 2GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it launched against

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! launched on 30 April 2026, within three weeks of Pragmata, Replaced, Forza Horizon 6 and Directive 8020.

Released around the same time: Pragmata, Replaced, Forza Horizon 6, Directive 8020.

Cheats and codes

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Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Quick answers

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! — frequently asked questions

When did Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! come out?

Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! was released on 30 April 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

What are the minimum PC requirements for Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!?

At minimum, Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! needs Intel Core i7-4790k / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 6500XT graphics, 2 GB available space of storage.

How long does it take to beat Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!?

The main story of Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library! takes around 6.3 hrs, or 12.5 hrs for 100% completion.

How many GB is Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!?

The PC version needs about 2 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("2 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.

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