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Closer the Distance

Closer the Distance

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Closer the Distance

Closer the Distance

Osmotic Studios (published by Skybound Games)

PC (Windows/Steam); PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X|SPaid (one-time purchase; optional paid soundtrack DLC)
Health Score
59
DECENT
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About This Game

A short, reflective slice‑of‑life simulation about a small town coping with an unexpected death. Players guide characters through grieving and day-to-day needs using choice- and time-management mechanics; the tone is somber, empathetic and emotionally heavy.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
3/5
Creativity
2/5
Pro-Social
1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
0/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
2/5
Social Risk
0/5
Content Intensity
3/5

Negatives

  • •Deals directly with death, grief and emotionally heavy scenes that may upset younger players
  • •time-management pressure can produce stress for sensitive players.

Positives

  • •Emotionally mature, empathetic storytelling
  • •accessible Sims-like mechanics make emotional work tangible for players.

Gameplay Videos

Closer the Distance | Complete Gameplay Walkthrough - Full Game | No Commentary

Adventure Vault

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Official Ratings

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ESRB
Use of Alcohol and TobaccoLanguageThemes of death and grief (content warning). (Platform stores list Teen/12+ content descriptors.) citeturn2search0turn1search0

Single-player only; no persistent online multiplayer; no aggressive in-game microtransactions (soundtrack sold separately as optional DLC). citeturn0search3turn0search4

12
PEGI
Mild swearing/languagereferences to alcoholemotionally intense themes and scenes (bereavement/grief). (IARC/region ratings indicate ~12+.) citeturn1search5turn0search3

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not appropriate. Themes of death and grief, plus occasional strong emotional content, are likely distressing for preschool children.
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Not recommended. The emotional subject matter and some mild language make this unsuitable for most children in this age group without heavy parental support.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Caution advised. Mature themes of bereavement and occasional mild language; younger players may find the subject matter upsetting—play together and discuss themes if allowed.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Generally appropriate with parental guidance. Teen players can handle the themes, but be prepared for somber, emotional scenes and time-management stress. Good for discussions about grief and empathy.
ℹ️Ages 16-18
Appropriate. Older teens and adults will likely appreciate the narrative depth and mechanics; content is emotionally intense but non-graphic.

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