LOS ANGELES – Aug. 2, 2024 – Skybound Games, a division of Skybound Entertainment, the creator-led, multi-platform entertainment company behind mega-franchises The Walking Dead, Invincible, Impact Winter, and more, today launches Closer the Distance, the story-driven slice-of-life simulator from award-winning indie developer Osmotic Games. Use ethereal abilities to discover the characters at the heart of a community, unearth its long-kept secrets, and guide your loved ones through unimaginable tragedy in this deeply emotional tale about loss, grief, and hope. Closer the Distance is available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £15.99, with a bonus 10% discount offered on Steam at launch.


From the talented team behind the critically acclaimed Orwell, Closer the Distance tells a story about the connections between family and friends in the face of death. When a young woman named Angela dies suddenly in an unfortunate accident, it shakes the tight-knit community of Yesterby to its core. Playing as Angela from beyond the grave, you’ll use your ethereal abilities to explore Yesterby, unearth the many intimate stories and secrets lying beneath its surface, and help uplift and heal those you’ve left behind.

Closer the Distance combines engaging sim gameplay with a gripping narrative for a truly immersive experience. Key residents of Yesterby are fully simulated with their own complex emotions, memories, and relationships that develop over time with or without your input. But ultimately, the choices you make will determine the fate of Yesterby and its people.

Key Features

Embark on a remarkable journey in which you hold the key to helping your community deal with their loss, using your ethereal powers as the catalyst for catharsis, growth, healing, and hope.
Discover the many different characters, relationships, stories, and secrets at the heart of a small community grappling with the fallout of an unthinkable tragedy.
Experience a deeply compelling, emotionally charged narrative featuring themes of love, empathy, friendship, family, grief, and closure.
Engaging gameplay and choice-driven storytelling lets you affect the outcome of the tale, making each playthrough unique.