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Sakura Shrine Girls

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2016

Should you play it?

Two cat girls appear before Toru, a skeptical priest in training. One of them carries herself with dignity and grace, while the other lives her days without a single care. With them, Toru slowly realises that there is more to this world than there seems.

What works
  • Attractive anime-style art
  • Relaxing soundtrack
  • Lighthearted romantic fantasy story
  • Multiple endings
  • Accessible gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Short length
  • Limited story depth and character development
  • Minimal interactivity
  • Lack of voice acting
  • No achievements

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Games&Girls

  • NEKOPARA Vol. 0

  • Sakura Nova

  • Sakura Beach 2

  • Fantasy Tavern Sextet -Vol.1 New World Days-

  • NEKO-NIN exHeart 2

  • Trap Legend

  • Sakura Santa

  • Shan Gui II: Sweet Osmanthus II
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Games&Girls

  • Sakura Nova

  • NEKO-NIN exHeart 2
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Sakura Shrine Girls: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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