Closer To Home

Surreal horror exploration where death is a tool for progress

itamu · Released Oct 19, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 54
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Sep 30, 2024
Minimum PC: 512 MB; 3 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Closer To Home?

A top-down, 2D horror exploration game about searching for the pieces of your dad in a strange town. You talk to inhabitants and collect items that grant abilities or help you progress, checking back on people and places as the world changes.

For you if...

+you enjoy dark stories mixed with absurd humor
+you like figuring out environmental puzzles on your own

Not for you if...

−you prefer clear directions and an easy path forward
−you want action rather than conversations and wandering

What players say

96% of 54 reviews are positive

Players praise the surreal writing and distinctive artwork. Some describe progression as confusing, with stretches of aimless wandering.

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Closer To Home system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB, 3 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10, or 7
Processor: 2GHz+
Graphics: 512 MB
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space
Notes: Does not require much

Does Closer To Home have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Closer To Home run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 7
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Russian.

Does Closer To Home 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam