Choose Shan Gui (山桂)
Choose Shan Gui (山桂) if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shan Gui (山桂) launched in 2014.
Shan Gui (山桂) vs A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP
Shan Gui (山桂) and A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Shan Gui (山桂) (2014) is 5 years older than A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP (2019). A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Shan Gui (山桂) (85.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP
Choose A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP if it's the newer release (2019) and ships with the modern feature baseline. A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP launched in 2019.
Both Shan Gui (山桂) and A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Shan Gui (山桂) |  A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (373 reviews) | 96.8% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Magenta Factory | SKY HOUR WORKS |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Shan Gui (山桂) (2014) is 5 years older than A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP (2019).
- A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Shan Gui (山桂) (85.3% positive).
- Shan Gui (山桂) is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Shan Gui (山桂) vs A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP — FAQ
- Should I play Shan Gui (山桂) or A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP first?
- If you want chronology, Shan Gui (山桂) (2014) came out before A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP (2019). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Shan Gui (山桂) and A NIGHTMARE'S TRIP similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.