Is Close to the Sun Worth Playing in 2026?
2019
PlayStation 4
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Only If You Have Time
Middling reviews. Fine for a deep backlog session if the genre really pulls you, not a priority pick.
Time to Beat
4.1h
Main Story
5.2h
Main + Extras
6.2h
Completionist
Aggregated review score: 63/100 · Developed by Storm in a Teacup · Published by Wired Productions
Should You Play It?
Worth It If...
- ✓ This clears in a weekend (4.1h main story), pick it up without derailing anything else in your backlog.
- ✓ There's a solid chunk of extra content beyond the credits if you want more (5.2h with extras, 6.2h to 100%).
- ✓ You're playing for story and atmosphere first, mechanics second.
Skip It If...
- ✗ Reviews are mixed (63/100). It has fans, but it is not a consensus win.
- ✗ You want mechanically deep gameplay. This prioritizes narrative pacing over systems.
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