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Closer the Distance

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Closer the Distance is a Casual, Simulation game from Osmotic Studios with a 89% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

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Developer
Osmotic Studios
Release year
2024
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
$19.99
Review signal
89% positive

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon r9 200
DirectX: Version 11
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070
DirectX: Version 11

From Steam reviews

Review notes

Closer the Distance is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, strong atmosphere, rural cozy, and exploration.

Best for players who want emotional story, strong atmosphere, rural cozy, and exploration.

Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.

emotional-story

Tone

The story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.

strong-atmosphere

Tone

The mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.

rural-cozy

Setting

The setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.

exploration

Play style

The draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.

narrative-adventure

Play style

The experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.

management

Play style

The game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.

melancholic

Tone

The emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.

confusing-onboarding

Friction

The first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.

Steam review snapshots

It's like a huge rock on your chest, you are not exactly sad but you feel like you can't breath normally.
Melancholic
[/quote] [h1]Story[/h1] A peaceful small town named Yesterby is rocked by the unforeseen tragedy of losing one of its young residents.
Rural Cozy
Whilst the main story is about Angela’s loss, there are many different “side quests” or plots to further explore to better understand…
Exploration
The story is clearly, emotionally charged, and immersive, highlighting how different people manage grief.
Strong Atmosphere

Why it fits

Check it if you want casual, simulation filtered by single-player.

Who might skip it

Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.

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