Choose Hindsight
Choose Hindsight if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hindsight launched in 2022.
Hindsight vs Closer the Distance
Hindsight and Closer the Distance both land in Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Casual on Steam. Hindsight (2022) is 2 years older than Closer the Distance (2024). Closer the Distance scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than Hindsight (76.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Closer the Distance
Choose Closer the Distance if you want a Simulation experience. Closer the Distance launched in 2024.
Both Hindsight and Closer the Distance sit in Indie and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hindsight |  Closer the Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (77 reviews) | 89.2% positive (139 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Hindsight | Osmotic Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hindsight (2022) is 2 years older than Closer the Distance (2024).
- Closer the Distance scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than Hindsight (76.6% positive).
- Hindsight is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Closer the Distance (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Hindsight vs Closer the Distance — FAQ
- Should I play Hindsight or Closer the Distance first?
- If you want chronology, Hindsight (2022) came out before Closer the Distance (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Hindsight and Closer the Distance similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.