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Arcana Automata

In Arcana Automata, you program drones using Python to harvest a mystical resource, unlock upgrades, and encounter German mythical creatures. Perfect for curious minds who love to learn through play.

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Grumpy Penguin Games
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In Arcana Automata, you program drones using Python to harvest a mystical resource, unlock upgrades, and encounter German mythical creatures. Perfect for curious minds who love to learn through play.

From a Single Drone to a Fully Automated Fleet

Write real Python code in an intuitive, beginner-friendly code editor. As you progress, you'll unlock new commands, logic features, powerful upgrades, and additional drones.

Face increasingly difficult challenges, harvest new types of Arcana, and optimize your code to gather as much of this magical resource as possible!

Help Restore the Balance of Nature!

Meet Walter the Wolpertinger and join him on a heartfelt journey to reunite with his long-lost family.

Along the way, you'll encounter a charming cast of mythical creatures inspired by German folklore. Help them heal their world by collecting and trading Arcana to restore the balance of nature.

Features:

  • Real Python coding in an intuitive IDE

  • Build and automate with programmable drones

  • Collect different Arcana types, each with new challenges

  • Progressively unlock upgrades, logic features & new drones

  • Unique encounters with mythological creatures

  • A cozy coding adventure

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