Underplayed Gems

Closer the Distance (2024)

Closer the Distance cover
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.

Trailer

Screenshots

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