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Close To The Sun

Updated to v1.6

Close To The Sun is a first-person horror adventure set aboard the Helios, a massive ocean liner constructed by Nikola Tesla that now drifts adrift near the sun. Players explore its dark, art-deco interiors, solve environmental puzzles, and evade relentless threats while uncovering the ship’s tragic fate through scattered documents and audio logs. Survival depends on stealth and observation rather than combat, as you piece together the mystery of what went wrong during its ill-fated maiden voyage.

Adventure FPP Horror
Close To The Sun
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Storm in a Teacup
Publisher:
Wired Productions
About this game

Close To The Sun Overview

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

Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 10
  • Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x with 3 GB Video RAM
  • DirectX: DirectX 11
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: DirectX Compatible
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Close To The Sun:
    • Run or double-click setup_close_to_the_sun_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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