Casual · April 23, 2020
A Summer’s End – Hong Kong 1986 (2020)
A Summer’s End - Hong Kong 1986 is a visual novel game. Follow the story of Michelle and Sam, and how their chance meeting evolves into a deeper relationship. Set in vibrant Hong Kong in the year 1986, it is an original story about love, family, and culture. A Summer's End - Hong Kong 1986 is about seeking identity and meaning in a rapidly changing world where conflicting worldviews and cultures collide. Inspired by Hong Kong cinema, 80s anime, city pop, and contemporary Asian literature, A Summer’s End - Hong Kong 1986 is an homage to the past and a visual delight for fans of retro art and fashion. A compelling romance story set in Hong Kong, 1986 Interactive character dialogue and two unique endings Point-based system to unlock bonus scenes Over 400 original and unique hand-drawn art assets, vibrant backgrounds and character art inspired by 1980s anime and media Original vaporwave and 80s inspired soundtrack Featuring music from Timecop1983, Crystal Cola, and Stevia Sphere
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Indie · 120
- Casual · 112
- LGBTQ+ · 95
- Visual Novel · 75
- Sexual Content · 75
- Female Protagonist · 70
- Nudity · 54
- Romance · 45
- 1980s · 43
- Retro · 33
- Story Rich · 30
- Anime · 26
- Great Soundtrack · 24
- Atmospheric · 23
- Stylized · 21
Position in Casual
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.0k Steam reviews | Top 99% in Casual |
| Positive rating | 96% positive | Genre average: 88% — this title sits in top 25% |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 69% for session depth among Casual |
Press Quotes
“Developer Oracle and Bone has crafted a special game here, one that hit me emotionally in ways no other piece of media has done before.” Digital Spy “A Summer’s End deftly portrays the strange freedom that comes with uncertainty, in knowing the future can be what you make of it.” Polygon “A Summer's End tells a wonderful story about a lesbian relationship, which gives representation and insight into the Asian LGBT+ community. Woven through Sam and Michelle's romance are the…
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 23, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Oracle and Bone |
| Base price | $10.04 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
96%Overwhelmingly Positive · 2.0k reviews
1.9k positive · 79 negative
Curator recommendations
2.0k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
6h
Typical completion time
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (4)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Korean
Content Notes
This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Reference to and/or images of alcoholic beverages, Nudity or Sexual Content. General Mature Content.
Editions & Packages
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