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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.
Recent Reviews:
Very Positive (12) - 100% of the 12 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Very Positive (100) - 92% of the 100 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Aug 1, 2024
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Skybound Games

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English ✔ ✔ ✔
French ✔ ✔
German ✔ ✔ ✔
Spanish - Spain ✔ ✔
Simplified Chinese ✔ ✔
Includes 25 Steam Achievements
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“As sincere as it is refreshing”
5/5 –

“A moving narrative experience with choices that matter.”


“A deeply moving and compelling story”
4.5/5 –

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

System Requirements

    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:
    • 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
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