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Academia: School Simulator – Build Your Dream (or Nightmare) High School

Tired of cookie-cutter school sims? Then step into the delightfully chaotic world of *Academia: School Simulator*. This isn’t your grandma’s educational management game. From the creators of *Prison Architect* and *Political Animals*, *Academia* offers a uniquely dark-humored take on building and running a high school.

Forget idyllic classrooms and perfectly behaved students. Here, you’ll grapple with budget constraints, unruly teenagers, and the ever-present threat of a toilet shortage. Will you create a haven of learning, complete with state-of-the-art facilities and highly qualified teachers? Or will you cut corners, sacrificing student well-being for a hefty government subsidy?

The game’s depth lies in its nuanced student and teacher AI. Students have complex needs – hygiene, hunger, discipline – all impacting their academic performance and even their romantic entanglements. Teachers, too, have individual personalities and motivations, adding another layer of management. You’ll even micromanage janitorial routes for maximum efficiency!

Customization is key. Design your school from the ground up, adding everything from basketball courts to…brain-eating zombies (yes, really!). Image mods are already available, promising even more bizarre possibilities. Choose between a balanced budget challenge in normal mode or unleash your inner utopian architect in sandbox mode with unlimited funds. Personalize your school seal and motto, making it truly your own.

*Academia: School Simulator* isn’t just about building a school; it’s about the choices you make and the consequences you face. Will you nurture young minds or let them fend for themselves? The answer, as always, is up to you.