Choose In Between
Choose In Between if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. In Between launched in 2015.
In Between vs Goop Loop
In Between and Goop Loop both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. In Between (2015) is 6 years older than Goop Loop (2021). Goop Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than In Between (85.2% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Goop Loop
Choose Goop Loop if you want an Action game with Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Goop Loop launched in 2021.
Both In Between and Goop Loop sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 In Between |  Goop Loop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (81 reviews) | 95.9% positive (49 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gentlymad | Lone Wulf Studio LLC |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- In Between (2015) is 6 years older than Goop Loop (2021).
- Goop Loop scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than In Between (85.2% positive).
- Goop Loop is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than In Between (3.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- In Between is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Goop Loop has no Deck rating yet.
In Between vs Goop Loop — FAQ
- Should I play In Between or Goop Loop first?
- If you want chronology, In Between (2015) came out before Goop Loop (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are In Between and Goop Loop similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does In Between run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — In Between is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Goop Loop doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.