Kan Gao is a Chinese video game designer and the co-founder of the indie game studio Freebird Games. He is best known for creating the critically acclaimed game To the Moon, which was released in 2011. The game is notable for its emotional storytelling and unique gameplay mechanics, focusing on themes of memory and love. Gao has continued to develop games that explore similar themes, including A Bird Story and Finding Paradise. His work often combines engaging narratives with beautiful music, contributing to the growing popularity of narrative-driven indie games in the gaming industry.