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In Between vs Dobo's Heroes

In Between and Dobo's Heroes 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 Dobo's Heroes (2021). Dobo's Heroes scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 In Between

Choose In Between if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. In Between launched in 2015.

Choose Dobo's Heroes

Choose Dobo's Heroes if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dobo's Heroes launched in 2021.

Both In Between and Dobo's Heroes 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 vs Dobo's Heroes — Steam metadata comparison
In Between — Steam game coverIn BetweenDobo's Heroes — Steam game coverDobo's Heroes
Released20152021
GenresIndieStrategy, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price11.99 USD5.99 USD
Steam reviews85.2% positive (81 reviews)100% positive (12 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersGentlymadColossus Game Studio

Side by side

In Between vs Dobo's Heroes — FAQ

Should I play In Between or Dobo's Heroes first?
If you want chronology, In Between (2015) came out before Dobo's Heroes (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 Dobo's Heroes 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. Dobo's Heroes doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
In Between vs Dobo's Heroes — Verdict (2026) · imho.run