Rank 01Why this
Also Narrative and Philosophical, like Closer the Distance.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Closer the Distance
- 24 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Closer the Distance also play
The closest matches to Closer the Distance: SEASON: A letter to the future, Before Your Eyes, The Berlin Apartment, Goodnight Universe, and What Remains of Edith Finch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $1.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Also Narration and Drama, like Closer the Distance.
- $24.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Goodnight Universe
Why this: Also Narrative and Drama, like Closer the Distance.
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VIDEOVERSE
Why this: Also Narrative and Narration, like Closer the Distance.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Closer the Distance
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Also Narrative and Philosophical, like Closer the Distance.
- 95% of 801 reviews
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Also Philosophical and Life Sim, like Closer the Distance.
- 75% of 104 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Osmotic Studios
- Price: $6.79−66%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 89% of 139 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Metacritic 85
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Emotional weight lingers long after playing
- Indirectly guide characters through grief
- Narrative intertwines multiple character stories
- Atmospheric
- Emotional
- Melancholic
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Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Same poignant mood as Closer the Distance.
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Why this: Also Narrative and Drama, like Closer the Distance.
The Walking Dead
Why this: Also Drama and Emotional, like Closer the Distance.
Free alternatives
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Why this: Also Philosophical and Drama, like Closer the Distance.
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Why this: Also Drama and Emotional, like Closer the Distance.
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
Why this: Also Narrative and Drama, like Closer the Distance.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SEASON: A letter to the future
Why this: Also Narrative and Philosophical, like Closer the Distance.
The Berlin Apartment
Why this: Also Narration and Drama, like Closer the Distance.
VIDEOVERSE
Why this: Also Narrative and Narration, like Closer the Distance.
About Closer the Distance
The closest matches to Closer the Distance: SEASON: A letter to the future, Before Your Eyes, The Berlin Apartment, Goodnight Universe, and What Remains of Edith Finch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Closer the Distance is your kind of game, the closest matches are SEASON: A letter to the future, Before Your Eyes and The Berlin Apartment — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, emotional and melancholic, and single out its goal tracking and indirect character influence. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Closer the Distance: Closer the Distance is a slice-of-life sim that tells a deeply emotional story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Unearth long kept secrets, repair strained relationships, and help your loved ones move on.
Is Closer the Distance worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 139 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Emotional weight lingers long after playing
- Indirectly guide characters through grief
- Narrative intertwines multiple character stories
- Systems simulate realistic psychological needs
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really had to push myself to finish this game. I felt rushed and lost and wasn't clear on what to do most of the time. The visuals are nice, and I was able to take decent screenshots and get all the achievements, but I just can't…”
People who play it also play: SEASON: A letter to the future, Before Your Eyes, The Berlin Apartment
Frequently asked about Closer the Distance
Can I run it?
Does Closer the Distance run on Steam Deck?
Closer the Distance is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Closer the Distance cost?
Closer the Distance is listed on Steam at 6.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Closer the Distance?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Closer the Distance are SEASON: A letter to the future, Before Your Eyes, The Berlin Apartment.
Who developed Closer the Distance?
Closer the Distance was developed by Osmotic Studios and published by Skybound Games.