Imagine Lifetimes vs Closer the Distance
Imagine Lifetimes and Closer the Distance both land in Indie, Simulation, 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, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Imagine Lifetimes (2020) is 4 years older than Closer the Distance (2024). Closer the Distance scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than Imagine Lifetimes (68.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Imagine Lifetimes |  Closer the Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (96 reviews) | 89.2% positive (139 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Frycandle | Osmotic Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Imagine Lifetimes (2020) is 4 years older than Closer the Distance (2024).
- Closer the Distance scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than Imagine Lifetimes (68.8% positive).
- Imagine Lifetimes is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Closer the Distance (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Imagine Lifetimes is Deck Unsupported, Closer the Distance is Deck Playable.
Imagine Lifetimes vs Closer the Distance — FAQ
- Should I play Imagine Lifetimes or Closer the Distance first?
- If you want chronology, Imagine Lifetimes (2020) 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 Imagine Lifetimes and Closer the Distance similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, 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.