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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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




