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The Book of Distance
National Film Board of Canada · published by Astrea · released Oct 8, 2020 · free · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by National Film Board of Canada, published by Astrea
In 1935, Yonezo Okita left his home in Japan and began a new life in Canada. Then war and state-sanctioned racism changed everything—he became the enemy. His grandson leads us on an interactive virtual pilgrimage through
Released Oct 8, 2020 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 96% positive of 188 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 479 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
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| Nov 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
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| 6DOF | 1 in 133 games |
| Narrative | 1 in 103 games |
| Education | 1 in 39 games |
| Historical | 1 in 35 games |
| Cinematic | 1 in 31 games |
| VR | 1 in 26 games |
| Emotional | 1 in 20 games |
| Interactive Fiction | 1 in 19 games |
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