Closer the Distance launches in 2024 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
A "deeply moving" slice-of-life simulation game.
Slice-of-life simulation game Closer the Distance will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2024, publisher Skybound Games and developer Ostomic Studio announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
Closer the Distance is a deeply moving, slice-of-life sim that tells a story about the connections between family and friends in the face of tragedy. Following a fatal car accident, players take on the role of Angela, a young girl from the town of Yesterby, who finds herself watching over her loved ones as they navigate the grieving process. Using her ethereal ability to influence the townspeople she once knew, Angela’s choices will ultimately determine the fate of Yesterby.
Closer the Distance combines several key gameplay features for an immersive playthrough. The game’s compelling narrative is emotionally charged and highlights themes of empathy, community, friendship, grief, and closure. Choices-matter gameplay allows players to make decisions that affect the outcome of the story, making each playthrough unique. Closer the Distance offers something for everyone, and its emotional depth and engaging gameplay will leave players wanting more.
Content Warning: Closer the Distance deals with themes of death, illness, and grief.
Watch a new trailer below.