Closer the Distance

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Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy.
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About Closer the Distance

About this game



Closer the Distance is a deeply moving, slice-of-life sim that tells a story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Following a fatal car accident, players take on the role of Angela, a young girl from the town of Yesterby, who finds herself watching over her loved ones as they navigate the grieving process. Using her ethereal ability to influence the townspeople she once knew, Angela’s choices will ultimately determine the fate of Yesterby.



Closer the Distance combines several key gameplay features for an immersive playthrough. The game's compelling narrative is emotionally charged and highlights themes of empathy, community, friendship, grief, and closure. Choices-matter gameplay allows players to make decisions that affect the outcome of the story, making each playthrough unique. Closer the Distance offers something for everyone, and its emotional depth and engaging gameplay will leave players wanting more.



CW: Closer the Distance deals with themes of death, illness and grief

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
August 02, 2024
Developer:
Osmotic Studios
Publisher:
Skybound Games
Supported Languages:
English
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Product Requirements

Steam account is required for game activation and installation.

Windows Requirements

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • DirectX: Version 11

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • DirectX: Version 11

Critic Reviews

85

Try Hard Guides

90 / 100
"Closer The Distance is a game that will make you feel. It reminds you of some of life’s saddest moments and grief, as well as about healing and the depth that a community can...

TheGamer

90 / 100
"Despite its flaws, I’ve never played a game quite like Closer the Distance. It somehow successfully manages to turn the difficult process of managing a community’s grief into a...

GAMINGbible

60 / 100
"The close-knit community and setting made the grief feel all the more suffocating and as the player, you try your hardest to inject hope back into the world. Whether that means...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Closer the Distance is not fully Steam Deck Verified but the publisher says it is "Playable" on Steam Deck. Valve’s testing indicates that Closer the Distance is Playable on Steam Deck. This game is functional on Steam Deck, but might require extra effort to interact with or configure.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • This game requires manual configuration of graphics settings to perform well on Steam Deck

Steam account is required for game activation and installation.

Windows Requirements

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • DirectX: Version 11

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • DirectX: Version 11
Yes, Closer the Distance has broad critical consensus. 78% of critics on Metacritic recommend Closer the Distance. The Metascore is 85 out of 100.
Closer the Distance was released on August 02, 2024
Closer the Distance is published by Skybound Games
Closer the Distance was developed by Osmotic Studios
Fanatical users tagged Closer the Distance as Life Sim, Story Rich, Point & Click, and Casual
Fanatical users tagged Closer the Distance as Narrative, Female Protagonist, Drama, and Emotional
Yes. Fanatical users tagged Closer the Distance as having Singleplayer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Closer the Distance as Life Sim
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Closer the Distance as Story Rich
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Closer the Distance as Point & Click

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