The InBetween

Developer / Publisher: VCD

Dec 31, 2026

Visual

hand drawn
pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action
turn based

Features

multiple endings

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

bullet hell

Summary

The InBetween is a hand-drawn Metroidvania with challenging platforming where you explore a dying and Infested land, gain new abilities, fight epic bosses, and decide whether to spare or kill the Infected, shaping both your conscience and your story.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io

Resources

Links

MetroidVania.gg

Other

IGDB

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The InBetween

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