Closer the Distance (2024)

- Developer
- Osmotic Studios
- Publisher
- Skybound Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 286 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 8.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A reflective and emotional slice-of-life sim where you gently nudge grieving townspeople toward healing.
emotionalpoignantslow-pacedatmosphericreflectivecharacter-drivenchoices matterstory-rich
What players say
Players say this life sim uses the mechanics of The Sims to tell a heartfelt story about grief, managing multiple characters who each have different needs. The game is deliberately messy and can feel overwhelming, but players find that matches the theme of loss.
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