Shan Gui (山桂) similar games & best alternatives

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Shan Gui (山桂)

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2014

Should you play it?

It is the end of summer. Han Hui, a university student, meets a mysterious young girl named He Jia in the mountains. After this chance meeting, the two embark on a delightful journey.

What works

  • Beautiful artwork and backgrounds
  • Pleasant and calming soundtrack
  • Emotional and touching story
  • Cultural and educational wiki links
  • Easy achievements and valuable trading cards

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short playtime (~40-60 minutes)
  • No player choices or interactivity
  • Somewhat rough english translation
  • Voice acting quality inconsistent
  • Limited replay value

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • CLANNAD Side Stories

  • KARAKARA

  • Our world has not decayed

  • Fox Hime

  • A Kiss For The Petals - Remembering How We Met

  • Starlight of Aeons

More autonomous

Games that feels like Shan Gui (山桂) but with more freedom over how you play

  • Koi x Shin Ai Kanojo

  • Senren＊Banka

  • Love Ribbon

  • If My Heart Had Wings

  • Sumire

  • Summer Pockets

Choose your own criteria ->

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Shan Gui (山桂): Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy.

Last update: 21/08/2026