Closer the Distance

A life sim where your choices shape a grieving town

Osmotic Studios · Published by Skybound Games · Released Aug 1, 2024

As of Oct 28, 2026: -66% right now, $6.79

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 259
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Mar 11, 2025
Minimum PC: r9 200; 8 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Closer the Distance?

This is an isometric, story-driven life sim set in Yesterby, where Angela watches over loved ones after a fatal car accident. You influence the townspeople and make decisions that affect their lives and the story’s outcome.

For you if...

+you enjoy stories told through multiple characters’ perspectives

Not for you if...

−you want lighthearted escapism without themes of death or illness

What players say

88% of 259 reviews are positive

Players praise the characters’ varied responses to loss and the music. A recurring complaint is that micromanaging residents becomes tedious and distracts from following the story.

Screenshots and trailer

Closer the Distance system requirements

Minimum: r9 200, 8 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K
Graphics: AMD Radeon r9 200
Memory: 8 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 11

Does Closer the Distance have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Closer the Distance run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
Default configuration is not performant
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 25
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, German. Text only: French, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese.

Does Closer the Distance use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam