Construct a thriving high school complete with cutting-edge science laboratories, athletic courts, and creative art studios — or cut every corner imaginable and survive purely on government handouts! Do your troubled students deserve proper counseling, or should they simply rot away in detention? Will you recruit top-tier educators, or cram hundreds of pupils into a single classroom with one overwhelmed teacher? Decide whether to install adequate restroom facilities, or watch helplessly as students resort to outdoor alternatives. Every decision is completely in your hands!

Academia : School Simulator is a lighthearted yet genuinely demanding management experience, crafted by the artist behind Prison Architect and the development team responsible for Political Animals.

Each student is driven by a dynamic range of needs — from basic hygiene and hunger to maintaining discipline. Their behaviors grow increasingly intricate over time, leading them to participate in school competitions such as spelling bees and even develop romantic relationships.

Every teacher brings something distinct to the table, boasting individual subject expertise and academic qualifications. As the game progresses, they develop personal needs and motivations of their own that must be addressed to maintain peak classroom performance.

Erect Canteens, Medical Clinics, Computer Laboratories, Common Hangout Areas, and countless other facilities as you piece together your ultimate educational institution.

Not satisfied with how your janitorial staff is handling cleanliness? Take full control by mapping out their patrol routes personally, ensuring every corner of your school operates at peak efficiency.

Dress up your campus with an extensive collection of decorative items — from elegant fountains and sculptures to charming potted plants — making your school the ultimate showpiece. New decorative additions will continue rolling out so your school stays one-of-a-kind.

Fancy a school populated by brain-munching zombies? Or perhaps an institution where students are literally treated as inmates? Anything goes! Image modifications are already available, with language packs and additional mod support coming down the line.

Design a one-of-a-kind school identity by personalizing your very own school crest and crafting a motto that truly represents your institution!

Standard mode challenges you to carefully manage finances while delivering the finest possible education within your budget constraints, whereas sandbox mode unleashes unlimited funds for those who prefer building their absolute dream school without restrictions!