Spellcaster University (2021)

A cute and quirky management sim with lots of character. Lacks some polishing but is quite well done otherwise.

If you love building and tinkering your creations to perfection and have no problem spending hours on it, then Spellcaster University is tailor-made for you. Fans of the wizarding education system (I guess it doesn't matter which universe) will be equally excited to try out what it's like to sit in Dumbledore's chair at Spellcaster University. The purchase price of around €20 is a bit high due to the simplicity of the game, but the graphics are compensated by the great gameplay, which simply draws you in and immerses you.

Spellcaster University is refreshing with some very good ideas. The game, which mixes deckbuilding with management, all under a layer of light fantasy, is very catchy and can be played on long sessions of 3-4 hours as much as in "aperitif game" of a few minutes when you want to have fun.

Hailed by players as a Hogwarts simulator, Spellcaster University mixes elements from different genres to create a truly unique gaming experience. Can you build a school to train the best mages of our time and finally defeat the Lord of Evil?

An economic strategy with card game mechanics should not work, Spellcaster University proves otherwise. Sneaky Yak Studio created an adorable and simply fun game, which shows what would happen if Dumbledore had a problem with gambling. Bear in mind, however, that unless one activates any of the gameplay modifiers before starting the session, Spellcaster University lacks any challenge which may lead to it becoming repetitive during longer sessions.