What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~9.8k
(P10–P90: 3.9k – 21.6k)
Gross revenue: ~$161k
(P10–P90: $64.3k – $353k)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Story & writing89% positive · 112 mentions
“With the thematic elements of Life is Strange combined with the gameplay mechanics of The Sims, Closer the Distance is a narrative-driven experience that will either shatter your heart or provoke a cathartic sob sesh.....or perhaps both…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 11 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio84% positive · 57 mentions
“This game is messy. I fully agree with some ratings that say it is easy to get overwhelmed, because I did for sure. But at the same time, I think it is by design. The characters are overwhelmed. Grief is messy. Life is messy. This game is…”
Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 9 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics80% positive · 46 mentions
“With the thematic elements of Life is Strange combined with the gameplay mechanics of The Sims, Closer the Distance is a narrative-driven experience that will either shatter your heart or provoke a cathartic sob sesh.....or perhaps both…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 11 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI84% positive · 32 mentions
“Closer the Distance I'll recommend the game because I appreciate what it's trying to do in such a novel way but it has a couple of glaring, almost fatal flaws. Clloser the Distance tells a narrative tale of grief, loss and the hole it…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removalMultiplayer & community90% positive · 21 mentions
“Closer the Distance is a really beautiful and unique simulation experience about loss and how different people in a small, tight-knit community deal with it. Instead of focusing on one protagonist, the game lets you see how grief ripples…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity82% positive · 17 mentions
“Closer the Distance I'll recommend the game because I appreciate what it's trying to do in such a novel way but it has a couple of glaring, almost fatal flaws. Clloser the Distance tells a narrative tale of grief, loss and the hole it…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance100% positive · 16 mentions
“This is one of my favorite games of all time. The flow of balancing multiple characters with differing needs and wants (which some characters needs make it hard to accomplish what they want) helps illuminate a heartfelt story about love…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 26 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value73% positive · 15 mentions
“I really enjoyed this game and am, in fact, going through another play through. The script is well written, the characters heartfelt, the social challenge of keeping a town together after tragedy...hard but worth the effort. I found myself…”
Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 19 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability67% positive · 15 mentions
“With the thematic elements of Life is Strange combined with the gameplay mechanics of The Sims, Closer the Distance is a narrative-driven experience that will either shatter your heart or provoke a cathartic sob sesh.....or perhaps both…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 11 h played · Report / request removal165 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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