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Close To The Sun

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3.1/5

( 105 Reviews )

3.1

105 Reviews

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Close To The Sun
Description
It’s 1897. Deep in international waters, the Helios stands still. Dark clouds loom overhead as unforgiving waves crash against the hull. Colossal effigies of gold, decorated with magnificent finery, stretch as far as the eye can see. Born of Nikola Tesla’s vision, the Helios serves as a haven...
Genre:
Adventure - FPP - Sci-fi
Tags:
Adventure, Sci-fi, Science, First-Person, Female Protagonist, show 6 more... Horror, Violent, Gore, FPS, Walking Simulator, Steampunk
Critics reviews
24 %
Recommend
User reviews

3.1/5

( 105 Reviews )

3.1

105 Reviews

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Product details
2020, Storm in a Teacup, ESRB Rating: Mature 17+...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8/ 10, Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz, 8 GB RAM GB RAM, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™...
Time to beat
4 hMain
5 h Main + Sides
6 h Completionist
4.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description

It’s 1897. Deep in international waters, the Helios stands still. Dark clouds loom overhead as unforgiving waves crash against the hull. Colossal effigies of gold, decorated with magnificent finery, stretch as far as the eye can see.

Born of Nikola Tesla’s vision, the Helios serves as a haven for the greatest scientific minds. An unbound utopia for research, independent from state and isolated from the gaze of society. Free to push the boundaries of matter and time.

Journalist Rose Archer steps aboard the Helios in search of her sister Ada. She quickly discovers not all is as it seems. Grand halls stand empty. The stench of rotting flesh lingers in the air. Silence. A single word is painted across the entrance… QUARANTINE!


Experience a second era of scientific enlightenment, where the mind and inventions of the great Nikola Tesla have shaped the 19th century

Step aboard the Helios - Explore the colossal and mysterious vessel of scientific discovery, a safe haven for scientific progress, away from the threat of corporate espionage

Use your wits to guide Rose on her journey to find her sister Ada, overcome dangers unknown to understand the fate of the Helios and its inhabitants

Solve challenging puzzles to progress through the game and unlock secret areas

Search every corner to uncover hidden collectables and discover the history and secrets of Wardenclyffe and its workers

Explore a visually stunning environment Built in Unreal Engine™ 4

GAMEPLAY GIFS

© 2019 Storm in a Teacup S.R.L. Developed by Storm in a Teacup S.R.L and published by Wired Productions Ltd. All rights reserved.

Popular achievements
The Borders of Hermes
Complete Chapter 1
common  ·  66.26%
The Fire of Prometheus
Complete Chapter 2
common  ·  55.77%
The Home of Hestia
Complete Chapter 3
common  ·  38.55%
The Works of Daedalus
Complete Chapter 4
common  ·  32.18%
The Darkness of Hades
Complete Chapter 5
common  ·  30.14%
Lousy Service
Ring the reception bell
common  ·  55.56%
Happy Birthday
Find the birthday room.
common  ·  44.59%
Fancy Calculations
Find the first of Ada's notebooks
common  ·  42.98%
Goodies
Contents
Standard Edition
Close to the Sun Digital Deluxe
artbook
soundtrack (MP3)
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
4 hMain
5 h Main + Sides
6 h Completionist
4.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Adventure - FPP - Sci-fi
Tags:
Adventure, Sci-fi, Science, First-Person, Female Protagonist, show 6 more... Horror, Violent, Gore, FPS, Walking Simulator, Steampunk
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'2020-05-05T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
Company:
Storm in a Teacup / Wired Productions
Size:
20.5 GB
Links:
Forum discussion
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Mature 17+ (Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language)
Game features
Achievements
Cloud saves
Controller support
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
español
audio
text
français
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text
italiano
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magyar
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polski
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text
русский
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text
中文(简体)
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text
日本語
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text
한국어
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Critics reviews
64
Top Critic Average
24 %
Critics Recommend
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User reviews

Posted on: March 7, 2025

MDragonG75

Verified owner

Games: 45 Reviews: 3

great game

the story is great, gameplay is nice This game done three thing well, horror, storytelling and puzzle, must play, the story just gets better and better

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Posted on: March 14, 2025

RequiemDrgn

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Games: 159 Reviews: 1

Jumpscares and mild gore

This game follows the run and escape to checkpoint genre for horror games. Story was pretty good going through but lacks explanation towards the ending. 5.5 out of 10.

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Posted on: April 23, 2025

jhoneyvvs

Verified owner

Games: 21 Reviews: 1

Action, horror, adventure

I just streamed the whole game on TikTok and I have to say I really liked it! Nikola Tesla himself & blueprints of his research being in the game definitely made it very interesting as I can appreciate the history behind it as well!

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Posted on: May 6, 2025

Juroot10

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Games: 118 Reviews: 1

very nice atmosphere

maybe a little too straight but really enjoyable

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Posted on: June 2, 2025

Doozclops

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Games: 140 Reviews: 2

Crashes constantly

Crashed 3 times in 3 minutes, can't even get to the actual game.

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