Choose Closer the Distance
Choose Closer the Distance if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Closer the Distance launched in 2024.
Closer the Distance vs VIDEOVERSE
Closer the Distance and VIDEOVERSE 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. VIDEOVERSE (2023) is 1 year older than Closer the Distance (2024). VIDEOVERSE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Closer the Distance (89.2% 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 VIDEOVERSE
Choose VIDEOVERSE if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.2% positive across 165 reviews.
Both Closer the Distance and VIDEOVERSE sit in Indie, Simulation, 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
 Closer the Distance |  VIDEOVERSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (139 reviews) | 95.2% positive (165 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Osmotic Studios | Kinmoku |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- VIDEOVERSE (2023) is 1 year older than Closer the Distance (2024).
- VIDEOVERSE scores higher on Steam reviews (95.2% positive) than Closer the Distance (89.2% positive).
- VIDEOVERSE is currently ~35% cheaper on Steam than Closer the Distance (12.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Closer the Distance is Deck Playable, VIDEOVERSE is Deck Verified.
Closer the Distance vs VIDEOVERSE — FAQ
- Which is better, Closer the Distance or VIDEOVERSE?
- On Steam reviews VIDEOVERSE scores higher (95.2% positive) than Closer the Distance (89.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, VIDEOVERSE is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Closer the Distance or VIDEOVERSE first?
- If you want chronology, VIDEOVERSE (2023) 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 Closer the Distance and VIDEOVERSE 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.