Developed by VCD and already featuring a playable demo, The InBetween is a hand drawn metroidvania that combines intense action with an emotional narrative, placing decisions in the player’s hands that directly influence the fate of a corrupted world. The proposal balances dynamic combat, exploration, and moral choices, creating an experience that aims to engage both through gameplay and the weight of its consequences.

In the story, players take on the role of Pipit, a young boy whose journey is tied to the future of Aija, an underground world overtaken by an infection known as VIR. Throughout the adventure, he faces creatures born from this corruption using a blaster and a variety of special abilities, while gradually uncovering the source of the threat consuming the world around him.

The narrative unfolds through constant choices. When encountering infected characters, players must decide whether to heal them or eliminate them, establishing a moral system that directly impacts the course of events and leads to multiple possible endings.

Combat blends fast paced action with moments inspired by turn based battles, evoking references such as Undertale. This combination expands strategic possibilities, requiring quick reflexes and precise decision making, especially when facing enemies that challenge not only skill but also the player’s conscience.

The world of Aija is structured as an interconnected environment that expands with each new chapter. Exploration reveals alternate paths, secrets, and platforming challenges inspired by titles like Rayman Legends and Super Meat Boy, reinforcing a progression that is demanding yet balanced.

In addition, the game features boss encounters that test mastery of the mechanics acquired along the journey, maintaining a consistent rhythm between tension and reward. The variety of enemies and situations contributes to an experience that alternates between action, discovery, and reflection.