Heartspell: Horizon Academy – Magical match-3 romance game

Game

Features

One-of-a-kind characters

Romance or befriend 11 main characters, each with their own art, voice, story, and gameplay mechanics.

Friendly, flirty, or spicy

Characters can be played through romantically or platonically, in any combination.

A fresh take on romance

Your dating choices never block things off, so you can experience the 15+ hrs of content in a single playthrough.

Match-3 gameplay

Match-3 with a magical twist as you learn spells from other students that unlock new gameplay possibilities.

About

Welcome to Heartspell: Horizon Academy, a magical dating game with a lot of heart and a little spice!

You’re the newest student at the Horizon Wizarding Academy, an eclectic institution deep in the spirit realms. Here you’ll learn magic, meet fellow students, and uncover secrets that threaten the very foundation of the academy. Heartspell: Horizon Academy is a game about dating sirens, werewolves, fairies, and a host of other wizarding students. Solve puzzles and build deep friendships in a rich world brimming with fantasy, wonder, and just a little spice.

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What people are saying

Buzz

[T]he most attractive artwork of any game I played at SIX this year… a game with a surprising amount of depth and a large cast of colorful characters.
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I discovered the world of the game, which takes place in a school of magic full to the brim with sexy and exuberant people. …The way they keep the match-3 fresh is by allowing you to learn different spells to manipulate the board. …It toes the line between casual and challenging very well.

Josh Speer, Hey Poor Player

Scholomatch Demo Review

I really enjoyed this demo. The characters are magical and interesting to meet and learning spells by playing match-3 is fun. Some opponents are pretty tough as they have some very overpowered buffs. So the game does pose a variety of challenges.
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The blend of match-3 with a visual novel is a great pairing. It brings something fresh to the genre. I highly recommend checking out this demo. 💖

Amjara, Otome Lovers

This is fantastic so far. I think the art is absolutely stunning. The character designs, I am in love. Clearly I am very in love with Miko, she is gorgeous. I love the characters, I think they have fun personalities… I think the music is beautiful… I’m loving the game—it was way spicier on the dialogue, but well-written.
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[Heartspell] has been an amazing game. I absolutely love it. I will be playing the full game when it comes out!

mementocosplay

Good demo! I would say great demo, even—I really really liked it!
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I like all the characters so far… it looks like there’s a good underlying plot, with dangerous and life-threatening stuff… we’ve got a good mix and match of platonic, romantic, and sexual stuff… The art is gorgeous.
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I say 9 out of 10. I can’t wait to play more.

AleisDoran

The chokehold that [Heartspell] has me in after just a demo is unreal. PLEASE go wishlist this game. The art is fantastic, the characters so interesting, and the writing is wonderful! I am already so ready for the full game!

witchlilouclary

I’m not gonna lie to you, I’m kind of like, obsessed with the game. I think it’s amazing. I think the story is really cool—I know a bit about it since I’ve played a bunch—and I really enjoyed a lot of the character arcs, there’s so many other characters that y’all haven’t seen.
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The art, the writing, the spice – just everything. The sense of humor! I love it.

lunarharpy

I can’t wait to play more!
• Clear explanations
• Multiple romance possible
• Simple mini games but still challenging
• Story rich
• Many interesting characters
• Fantasy with modern elements
• Demo was about 2-3 hours

MissKatonik

[Heartspell] Demo Playthrough

[Heartspell] is an unmatched visual novel in terms of design and inclusivity.
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I cannot wait for a demo and full version of this game to be released so I can sink even more hours into it—I already spent two hours of my convention time playing it! This visual novel certainly isn’t one to be missed.

Sarah Raens, Game Raven Review

I am in awe of the characters, they are so fun and playful, and each is different than the other, making the game really entertaining. The whole idea of dating whoever you want is a fun twist at a school for powerful wizards. The characters designs are also top notch…
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I liked the idea of having modifiers of the x4 and x5 bonuses, and the cantrip spells, it was a fresh air into the gameplay itself.

Juror, Seattle Indies Expo 2024

[Heartspell] makes for a charming game indeed!
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The dialogue writing is flavorful, and the character development is quite good. I was able to gradually pick up on the idiosyncrasies of the characters, each feeling distinct from the others. And as my player character’s relationships with them evolved, it really drew me in and made me want to learn more about them!

Juror, Seattle Indies Expo 2024

Match 3 spell casting mechanics are straightforward and satisfying. Cute gems and effects, interesting mechanic with collecting pure mana for casting cantrips. Really liked discovering what each character’s special thing was for spellcasting, and thinking how to optimize spells and abilities for that.
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Actually ended up playing till the end because I got so invested 😂

Juror, Seattle Indies Expo 2024