Distant
A mysterious object brings a former detective to a distant place in the middle of nowhere, where the worst nightmares clash with reality. Are you prepared to face your fears in what might be your last investigation?
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12 itemsAbout the Game
Introduction
Distant is a first-person survival horror game in which you go down the rabbit hole of an unsolved investigation regarding a pattern of murders.
You are Arthur Cooper, a former detective who worked on a complex case of possibly related homicides. After his family tragically loses their lives in a car accident, he develops a drinking problem. Deprived of all hope, one day he receives a mysterious object.
It contains coordinates of a distant place that may hold the answers to your previous investigation. Focused and desperate of bringing this case to it's end by yourself, you make your way to the marked destination.
You will be surrounded by miles of stretching forests, no one will come for help.
Will You Find the Real Truth?
Experience the Tense story
Discover what the truth hides by exploring the darkest corners of your psyche and come face to face with your painful past.
Features
Gather resources to ease your way out of intense situations.
Look for healing items or craft them in order treat your wounds.
Solve intricate puzzles scattered around the game to progress or to collect useful items.
Look for old VHS cassette players in order to find out what started this chain of horror. History cannot repeat itself.
Immerse yourself into a story full of mystery and dread combined with realistic graphics and unnerving soundtrack.
Outrun the impending death.
