Shortest Trip to Earth is a Action, Adventure, Simulation game from Interactive Fate with a 75% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, short, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Interactive Fate
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $5.97
- Review signal
- 75% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10 – 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD4400 or dedicated DX11 GPU (1280×720)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 600 MB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Microsoft Windows 10 – 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1050 (1920×1080)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 600 MB available space
Additional Notes: Large screen highly recommended (24" or better)
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Linux
Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD4400 or dedicated DX11 GPU (1280×720)
Storage: 600 MB available space - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu LTS
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 1050 (1920×1080)
Storage: 600 MB available space
Additional Notes: Large screen highly recommended (24" or better)
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Shortest Trip to Earth is worth a closer look if you want nautical, management, emotional story, and replayable.
Best for players who want nautical, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and management.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness and repetition or grind.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, short, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.