The Between is a text-based roguelike that delivers way more than you'd expect. The writing is immersive, the music sets a haunting tone, and each run feels personal and meaningful. With 50+ skills, evolving abilities, random events, and custom skill creation, there’s plenty of depth. If you enjoy dark, story-rich games that make you think — this one’s a gem.
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About This Game
The Between is a text-based roguelike RPG that plunges you into a haunting realm of forgotten gods, living nightmares, and shifting memories.
Characters who enter the Between encounter reflections of themselves.. confrontations with personal history and decisions made in their journeys. Each individual's story contributes to the fabric of the Between, a fabric that pulses quietly with nostalgia, sadness, beauty, and profound reflection.
50+ unique skills
27 skill evolutions
Wave like enemy combat
30+ distinct enemies
5 powerful boss-like enemies
Random events that dramatically alter your run
Rich, immersive lore to discover
Paragon enemies with challenging modifiers
Custom skill creation
Unique run collectables for power
Specific interactions per player.
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User Reviews
Dull, repetitive, hard to understand, would not recommend.
This game mixes roguelike mechanics with a rich, emotional story in a really creative way. The wave-based combat is engaging, and the variety of enemies and events keeps things fresh. Facing twisted reflections of your character adds a personal touch that most RPGs don’t even try. It’s polished, thoughtful, and totally worth your time.
So this is definitely the first text based roguelike I've played, but I can't help but want to play non stop. Best way to explain if you'll like this game or not, but like I'd give it an Autism approved label on this game. (Anyways back to playing more, I must 100%)
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10+
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 (1.5 GHz or faster)
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: None required (console-based)
- Storage: <200 MB MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10+
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD A4 / Ryzen 3
- Memory: 1 GB MB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- Storage: 400 MB available space
FAQ
How much does The Between cost?
The Between costs $3.99.
What are the system requirements for The Between?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10+ Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 (1.5 GHz or faster) Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: None required (console-based) Storage: <200 MB MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10+ Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD A4 / Ryzen 3 Memory: 1 GB MB RAM Graphics: Integrated graphics Storage: 400 MB available space
What platforms is The Between available on?
The Between is available on Windows PC.
Is The Between worth buying?
The Between has 75% positive reviews from 4 players.
When was The Between released?
The Between was released on Jun 20, 2025.
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