Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle platforming with In Between.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2013
Games like In Between
- 21 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked In Between also play
The closest matches to In Between: Nihilumbra, My Memory of Us, Planet of the Eyes, Thomas Was Alone, and The Bridge. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Puzzle-Platformer and Emotional, like In Between.
- $17.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Rank 03Why this
Also Narration and Puzzle-Platformer, like In Between.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
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Thomas Was Alone
Why this: Also Philosophical and Narration, like In Between.
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The Way
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with In Between.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like In Between
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: Gentlymad
- Price: $11.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 85% of 81 reviews
- Genres: Indie
- Metacritic 68
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Fragmented memories deepen the narrative
- Gravity flipping controls feel fresh and intuitive
- Narrator delivers story with soothing voice acting
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Emotional
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below In Between at current Steam store prices.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Also Narration and Puzzle-Platformer, like In Between.
Hue
Why this: Shares puzzle platforming with In Between.
Closer the Distance
Why this: Also Philosophical and Narration, like In Between.
Candle
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as In Between.
Etherborn
Why this: Also Philosophical and Puzzle-Platformer, like In Between.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
My Memory of Us
Why this: Shares puzzle platforming with In Between.
Planet of the Eyes
Why this: Also Narration and Puzzle-Platformer, like In Between.
The Bridge
Why this: Also Puzzle-Platformer and Emotional, like In Between.
About In Between
The closest matches to In Between: Nihilumbra, My Memory of Us, Planet of the Eyes, Thomas Was Alone, and The Bridge. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If In Between is your kind of game, the closest matches are Nihilumbra, My Memory of Us and Planet of the Eyes — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and emotional, and single out its checkpoint based progression and gravity flipping. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About In Between: In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics.
Is In Between worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 81 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $11.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Fragmented memories deepen the narrative
- Gravity flipping controls feel fresh and intuitive
- Narrator delivers story with soothing voice acting
- Optional hard levels let players skip frustration
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“it starts of fun, but then they introduced a "wall of darkness" which chases you and will kill you quick. I mean some people probably think its a cool mechanic, but I like puzzlers without any mechanics to try speed you up and make you get…”
People who play it also play: Nihilumbra, My Memory of Us, Planet of the Eyes
Mobile version
In Between is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-07, source)
- Google Play: In-app purchases ($0.99 per item) (checked 2026-11-07, source)
- App Store in-app purchases: (checked 2026-11-07, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-07, source)
- Developer says it works offline (Google Play) (checked 2026-11-07, source)
Play OFFLINE local multiplayer with your friends!
- Developer says it works offline (App Store) (checked 2026-11-02, source)
Play OFFLINE local multiplayer with your friends!
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Frequently asked about In Between
Can I run it?
Is In Between verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — In Between is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does In Between cost?
In Between is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to In Between?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside In Between are Nihilumbra, My Memory of Us, Planet of the Eyes.
Who developed In Between?
In Between was developed by Gentlymad and published by Assemble Entertainment.