Closer the Distance

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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.

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Developer:
Osmotic Studios
Publisher:
Skybound Games
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
01 August 2024
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Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (243)

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Description

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

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
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*

Requirement 1:
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

User reviews

Nerds
Recommended | 04 Nov 2025
12.5h played

This game absolutely floored me ... in the quietest, most human way. It made me think about the people I’ve lost, and I actually ended up texting my mum just to say I love her. I finished it teary-eyed but weirdly

Helpful: 24
Lamiroir_
Not recommended | 24 Aug 2025
7.0h played

Im so torn rn. I really want to give a good rating, but that feels as wrong as a bad rating. The story is actually beautiful and seeing how everyone deals with loss is very nuanced and well done. The characters are

Helpful: 17
Emblem Parade
Not recommended | 12 Sept 2025
8.9h played

There is so much heart and artistry in this game. Unfortunately it does not, as a whole, work. The premise is noble. It's a story about grief and letting go, drawn out slowly with considerable tenderness and

Helpful: 15
FrostBite
Recommended | 19 Aug 2025
10.3h played

this is one of those video games where some parts are full of emotions and grief that made me cry. I am a gamer that really connects with the game and its characters so my immersion can relate to what the game try to

Helpful: 11
StravenLite
Recommended | 21 Dec 2025
19.1h played

I really enjoyed this game and am, in fact, going through another play through. The script is well written, the characters heartfelt, the social challenge of keeping a town together after tragedy...hard but worth the

Helpful: 10
Shariza
Recommended | 25 Dec 2025
8.6h played

This game is messy. I fully agree with some ratings that say it is easy to get overwhelmed, because I did for sure. But at the same time, I think it is by design. The characters are overwhelmed. Grief is messy. Life is

Helpful: 12