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Close To The Sun

Developed by Storm in a Teacup · Published by Wired Productions

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 5, 2020 Price$3.39 Metacritic66/100 Steam reviews849

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.39
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic66/100
Steam reviews849
Languages11
Achievements27
DLC2

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Storm in a Teacup, published by Wired Productions — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 74% positive of 1,161
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:AdventureIndieSteampunkWalking SimulatorFemale ProtagonistGoreHorrorFirst-PersonViolentSingleplayerAtmosphericSci-fi

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Close To The Sun.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x with 3GB Video RAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD RX 470
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible

Supported languages (11)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainSimplified ChineseKoreanJapanesePolishRussianHungarian

Close To The Sun FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Close To The Sun?

Steam classifies Close To The Sun as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Storm in a Teacup. Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

How much does Close To The Sun cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Close To The Sun at $3.39. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Close To The Sun single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Close To The Sun: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Close To The Sun on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Close To The Sun for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Close To The Sun out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 5, 2020.

What platforms is Close To The Sun on?

Close To The Sun is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Close To The Sun single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Close To The Sun cost?

Steam lists it at $3.39.

Does Close To The Sun have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 27 achievements for Close To The Sun.

What is Close To The Sun's Metacritic score?

Close To The Sun has a Metacritic score of 66/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Close To The Sun?

Close To The Sun is developed by Storm in a Teacup and published by Wired Productions.

Where to get Close To The Sun

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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