GamesOA Logo
GamesOver Analyzed
⌘K

GamesOA Β© 2026

The ultimate PC game compatibility database.

AboutPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceContact
Close to the Sun cover

Close to the Sun

A Adventure game by Storm in a Teacup, released in 2019

61/100πŸ”΄Niche / InactiveπŸ₯‡Proton GoldPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Close to the Sun is a story-driven horror game that takes place at the turn of the 20th century on a mysterious ship complex created by Nikola Tesla for the sake of knowledge. In this alternative version of history, his scientific breakthroughs have already had a major impact on the world. You’re a young journalist looking for your sister and, as you approach this enormous and glorious complex for the first time, you quickly realize that something there has gone horribly wrong..."

Single player

Buy Close to the Sun - Best Price

Current lowest price for Close to the Sun PC key. Verified daily.

Price unavailable
Real-time Close to the Sun deals

⚠️Unable to fetch store prices for Close to the Sun.Please try again later.

Close to the Sun Download Size

We are currently tracking official storage requirements for Close to the Sun. Check back for updates on install size and SSD costs.

Is Close to the Sun Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

πŸ”΄Niche / Inactive
1Players Online

There are currently 1 people playing Close to the Sun, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 1.2
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Close to the Sun save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Manual Backup Required
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\ClosetotheSun\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/ClosetotheSun/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/ClosetotheSun/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki β†—

Is Close to the Sun Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community RatingπŸ₯‡ Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Close to the Sun, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 14 user configs β†—

Can I Run Close to the Sun?

System requirements not available for this title.

Is Close to the Sun Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

61
Rated 61 out of 100
Mixed Reviews5 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 5 critic reviews, opinion on Close to the Sun is divided. While it offers some unique adventure mechanics, the score of 61 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

Other games you may like

Discover more games sharing similar genres.

2017

Hollow Knight

View Details
2015

Life is Strange

View Details
2015

Undertale

View Details
2016

Stardew Valley

View Details
2016

Inside

View Details
2010

Limbo

View Details
2020

Hades

View Details
2018

Celeste

View Details