Game overview
Closer the Distance
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. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.
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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
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All news on Steam ↗System requirements Windows
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Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Radeon r9 200
- DirectX: Version 11
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070
- DirectX: Version 11
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Skybound Games
- USK rating
- 12
- Brazilian rating
- 12
- Steam Germany rating
- 12
- Achievements
- 25
- Controller support
- full
- Metacritic
- 85
- Features
- Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English*, French, German*, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese
*languages with full audio support - Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected] Support site ↗
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Structured language support (5)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| French | Yes | No | Yes |
| German | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
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Great Value — 78th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 78th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Closer the Distance worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Closer the Distance go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Closer the Distance free to play?
Closer the Distance costs $19.99 on Steam.
What genre is Closer the Distance?
Closer the Distance is a Casual, Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed Closer the Distance?
Closer the Distance was developed by Osmotic Studios and published by Skybound Games.
What platforms does Closer the Distance support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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