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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Release date:
01 August 2024
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Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (135)
User tags*:StylizedFemale ProtagonistStory RichSingleplayerAtmospheric

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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

Aerith
Recommended | 05 Mar 2026
8.3h played

Closer the Distance is a really beautiful and unique simulation experience about loss and how different people in a small, tight-knit community deal with it. Instead of focusing on one protagonist, the game lets you see how grief ripples through multiple lives, showing different ways people cope, heal, and connect with each other. It’s a slow, thoughtful experience with a lot of heart, and it treats its themes with

Helpful: 5
gay rights
Recommended | 02 Mar 2026
25.6h played

This is one of my favorite games of all time. The flow of balancing multiple characters with differing needs and wants (which some characters needs make it hard to accomplish what they want) helps illuminate a heartfelt story about love, loss, and how to hold on and let go to the people you love. I will say, as others have, it is annoying to keep track of hunger while balancing so many other needs, but that is

Helpful: 2
Born in Sin
Recommended | 09 Mar 2026
9.5h played

This game is kind of like The Sims but centered around a poignant tale of grief and loss. There are some occasional frustrations and odd moments but overall it is a work of art. I could not put it down.

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