Between
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
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Development Status
version 0.17.3
Chapter 6 Intermission [+3/4 Ch 6 side quests] Complete (of 10 planned chapters)
~34+ hours of content
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Before you sits an expanse of nothingness. It is an empty chasm that draws the idle mind with a numbing sensation of scale and significance. Dotted across the plains are oases of existence. These patches of land are your bastion from the expanse, but within lies god-like beings that care little for your plight. As these Wills enact their will upon the denizens of the expanse, will you become a plaything in their games and whims? Or will you embrace change and power to stand alongside your friends and allies, whatever consequences may come?
Between is an original RPG developed by 6six6 in RPG Maker MV. Taking inspiration from the Persona series, Xenoblade series, Trails/Kiseki series, and Final Fantasy 14 for story and gameplay mechanics, the game sends the player character into a mysterious world where god-like beings called "Wills" can determine fate and meld reality to their whim.
Over the course of the game, the player traverses a variety of uniquely themed dungeons called an "Oasis", where they must struggle against or embrace transformative elements that range from changing sex, catgirls, fantasy heroes, cyberscapes, and more.
They take part in strategic battles designed around offering engaging combat where tactics in preparation and in-battle decision making are key. No grinding is required, and a large amount of flexibility is provided to develop strategies that are your own rather than being the solution.
Difficulty options are provided, and optional superbosses exist across the game's story for those who want to master the combat and truly challenge themselves.
The game has a number of adult themes and scenes. These are uncommon to be the focus, and the approach would be better described as not shying away from said content when appropriate for the story.
This game has been my passion project since late 2020, and the response to it from the community has pushed me on to keep refining and expanding it as my plan for the story develops in each release. If you are reading this and think this sounds interesting, I sincerely hope you can enjoy it as well!
Comments and feedback can be directed towards me in the Discord (where I'm especially active) and in the comments here.
If you end up liking it and want to see more of my work, all my games take place in the same universe/continuity. These include my collaborative efforts with Icarue. You can find the other released games in the continuity here.
BETWEEN v0.17!
And we've got a new update! Sorry on the delay, hit writing block and burnout issues (for what it's worth I didn't stop working, just not all on the content within).
This update covers the intermission for chapter 6. And, importantly, it introduces the tier 3 classes. And yes, that means new TFs. So, enter the finale tier of classes in Between, and do please feel open about giving feedback on balancing and everything.
I hope you enjoy!
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Reminders
- The ReadMe folder includes a minimum spoiler Game Manual for more in-depth looks at the mechanics, a spoiler filled Walkthrough should you ever need one, guides for installation/patching/save transfers as needed, and credits/patch notes.
- There is a system for speeding through cutscenes faster on repeated playthroughs. This is assigned to Page Down on keyboard or R1 on controller.
- ATTENTION MAC USERS: You need to put the "Game" file in your Application folder. Or else any action that accesses the save system will fail and crash the game.
- ATTENTION MAC USERS: Newer versions of the MAC OS are not compatible with RPG Maker MV games. This game's Macintosh release requires older OS software to run.
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Note: Patch File specific downloads only every work within the 0.x version of the release. A 0.13.2 patch file will work with v0.13.0, but not with v0.12.0, for example.
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Development log
- Technical/Walkthrough Patch v0.17.338 days ago
- Technical Patch v0.17.252 days ago
- Between v0.17.0 released! (v0.17.1 update)53 days ago
- Announcing Portrait Art Revamp InitiativeAug 19, 2025
- v0.16.3Jun 29, 2025
- Technical & Walkthrough Patch v0.16.2Jun 29, 2025
- Technical Patch v0.16.1Jun 22, 2025
- Between v0.16.0 Released!Jun 20, 2025
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Could someone give me the name for the chapter 3 fight music (when you're fighting in the arena) pls 🙏
Is it possible to be male for the entire game? I recently finished chapter one. The prologue honestly wasn't really working for me writing wise, but the writing in chapter 1 was incredible, and has me excited to play the other chapters!
the end of chapter 1 is the last required change. There’s a couple more that are required more on a mechanical level, but you only need to choose one amongst them and there are more unused option. So yes you can technically do a minimum TF run that is still a guy
In regards to overlap points does each class unlock only count as 1 point?
yes
Where is the male to female Tf?
It's the main TF over the course of the game. Optional (mainly via the Liebra Side quests), but spread out over it. Plus more focused TFs have some temporary ones with MtF themes along with other ones in sections of it
out of curiosity is there someone I can look for an more in depth look at the bond link system that answers these questions?
can you only get 5 star bond links once if so how many are?
can you have duplicates of bond links?
This one is whatever and less important:
what's the rates for the shards?
The Game Manual answers a lot in the section about it
4 and 5 star ones are one time only ones. 3 and below can be duplicates.
At least of what I remember off the top of my head for your questions (aka don't remember rates. It varies with type of shard, though)
There is no update in the comments. It's just malware spam
I desperately wish itch.io was better at detecting and deleting those, instead of me needing to do it manually
Yeah I've spent the last hour reporting so many bot comments, on the plus side I have discovered a lot of interesting games
This is separate from my previous comment, I found an interesting bug which I didn't bother to progress further or else I could have broke the game but you can still do Liebra's side quest 5 when you hope in the bed before getting tier 3 classes cause after you finish the quest you teleport to the bed instead of the mind room.
Noted. I think I will intend to not make that available in that section
You should try adding equipment loadouts for people that want to save loadouts for specific classes.
Alas, that has technically limitations that make it unlikely to ever happen. (aka I am not a coder and it'd require notable custom code to make work)
when this game is completed is there any plans on there being a new game plus mechanic (assuming that's possible)?
No plans, but mainly I'm also just far enough away that I've not given that a bunch of thought.
So maybe? I'd have to think about what one could even do to make NG+ interesting
...so the guide says some stuff about LSQ3 that activates in CH4+, if I do it before CH6, does the effect still apply?
I believe that's because the side quest is first available in Ch.4, but continues to be available
So yes
fascinationing, thank you for answering my query.
I just noticed this in the walkthrough which I think you should try to fix.
I have been made aware of it and have a fix on my side for next releases (I think the table in the google doc just got too long and broke on export O.o )
so I may have screwed up, I was following the guide, & thought that to choose for the MC to be solely interested in women, I had to select the options that would give me 2-3 Bisexuality Points, & then talk to Liebra so that the MC could confirm that the interest in Men was only in the memories shown in Liebra SQ4 or something. this brings me to my main question.
how do I edit saves?
wait nvm there's a Chapter skip function
Game so good I am playing it again after completing it yesterday on to reread and understand the lore better.
I think I needed to find a game like this, it helped me think about some stuff I haven't though of before... and it gave me ideas for other stuff.
I am utterly in interest of what the story will show.
I just created this account to say this from how much I liked the game
the kind words are much appreciated.
I hope you continue to enjoy it :)
Is the music of the game uploaded in youtube or somewhere to listen?
it’s acquired/licensed from multiple sources, so no. But at least part of it is available via the in game unlockable jukebox. Battle music at least.
Great game! But I think the "cute face" TF is kinda really ugly tbh. Is there any way to continue the main line TFs without it?
well, custom face portraits are being commissioned. But there is a face swap bonus outfit in the hole, since the face has been more a love it or hate it
Is the Black Knight super boss implemented? The walkthrough says "Rise to Champion Status again" but I can't seem to get it to work.
it is not, no. Just a placeholder in the walkthrough to indicate plans (why it’s WIP or another phrase)
Thank you! Love the game. I probably played it for 200+ hours now. Just wish I could have the Daega Oracle's hairstyle with the tier 3 class armors, it's so pretty lol.
thank you for the kind words
hope you continue to enjoy it into the future :)
Stuck at the Chapter 1 superboss. Started in Normal+... Tried guard, change tactics, but not getting the pattern or the way they act in this one. Extra clue pls.
I avoid giving tips about superbosses, since that's the idea on them.
They're entirely optional. Though I do encourage people to share their strategies (including on the discord, which people have)
Understandable!
bangin' title theme music my various-entities-in-charge-of-the-music-of-this-game. [I've been stuck here for the past few hours because it's too good please help.]
I'm a little confused on how to fully become a full woman in game in the walkthrough it says chapter 5+ i should be able to try. Is there a way to know how much crossover points I have? also if you complete a quest before having the right amount of crossover/acceptance will that lock you out of those changes?
also how do you get more raw power?
5 is the earliest but that requires some optimization. Theres an item in the Hole in the Ground that lets you see some of the more hidden values.
I don’t think any change that has acceptance requirements is part of a completeable quest?
raw power is gotten from story progression from bosses and such. And a few of them from completing party member side quests
Ah I see thank you!
Also how do you deconstruct items? I think I skipped that part.
Start of chapter 3, you get an item that unlocks an option in your normal menu to deconstruct if they can be
Wow... a free game with 40+ hours gameplay/story? Incomplete? Dude... I wish I had your creative streak. I can -not- wait for the next update.
One thing though, can you go back in size of.... goods? Or once you got it, you got it? I just feel it is too much, if that makes sense? (I am weird I know).
appreciate the kind words and hope you continue to enjoy it!
and no, it’s not currently planned to have a way to reverse stuff. I might be convinced to have something near endgame, but can make no promises if I make that choice or not
I guess I will have to start a new game (oh no! :p) and avoid the final tfs..
definitely would recommend keeping saves throughout the story as you go at least
also on an unrelated note: "ond. You're the star qua" Really? That's the text you went with?
I think I’ve written too much to remember what you’re referring to, sorry
Is it possible to play this game lesbian only, and do you choose the protagonist's gender?
Start as male, can TF into female (or not, you choose how far)
And romance options include men and women
what do you mean?
It's downloaded as a website that downloads itself after you open it
Probably because I need to keep the monetization off over Itch's big issues with adult themed content. So it skips that and goes directly to the download
when I tried to download it earlier it gave me an error message, but it worked now
New peak update? Nice, idc if I'm still sick I'm gonna play this as if it's the last thing I do.
this game is on my list to play but im curious if it has any anthro transformations? tfgamesite said it would and i want to know if thats true and what the extent is. hopefully permanent~
Depends how far into anthro you include in that. It has stuff like catgirl and others, for example. And generally those changes are considered more 'drastic'. So they're designed to have areas designed around using them. Like there's a story dungeon where you get that TF and its done by the end. There are permanent TFs, but they aren't the more significant changes like that
Update soon? Or is the Bennett portraits taking a while? I do remember you needed like 300+ of those.
Will the next update feature those? I am itching to make a new playthrough just to see those portrait changes. Good luck if still ongoing.
Oh, the portraits are *not* done, to be clear.
Its a revamp of the entire game's face portrait art, and I showed it 'early' as a way to show more of what I am working on in the background. It's... maybe 2/3rds done overall? It'll be a while yet until the new art gets put in (it'll be one dedicated update)
The reason for the current delay is that I hit a writer's block. I'm still working on the game. Just on other stuff that isn't necessary for the next update (like future dungeons, bosses, or like implementing the new art on a technical level so its ready to drag and drop once done)
Sorry for any confusion there!
Okay, thanks for clarifying. Still good work though, it's fine to take a break.
I was asking because I plan to make a playthrough where Bennett becomes real short and I remember the last class for height was tier 3. Gonna play either way, I'm having RPGM itch again. This game is just that good. :)
It's much appreciated to hear the kind words. I hope you continue to enjoy it. :)
are there way to get more mental change of Bennett accepting his changes (Seriously I love his interaction with Liebra and can't wait to see how they become one).
Choices across the story increase (or don't) increase acceptance. Which add up over time.
How do you use the unity move? I'm on the school mission boss but it just won't show up as an attack.
use basic attacks on 3 characters and then the combo attack is available under tactics as a level 4 combo finisher
I just wanna thank you for that amazing game :) couldn't stop myself from reading :)
Though, I think, weapons deserves some attention, atm it a bit boring - they all the same (among their type) but color
Happy you enjoyed it!
Weapons have some stuff planned later but it is intentionally meant to not be overly complicated so one can have some flexibility in choosing the aesthetics of it
How do you get the hook from the box in the cave? Its seems completely blocked to me and the walkthrough didn't provide any answers.
it’s in the first room you woke up in, rather than a later one
found it, thank you
Uhhm I tried to change put my game save from 0.15 to 0.16v but I am at the staircase heading to the roof top but game said wait for next update is this correct or I am needed to do something
Yes, that is not added in this update. v0.16 added Liebra's Sidequest and a number of other small but notable updates
For the rest of the chapter I've been trying to experiment with smaller more frequent updates. TBD long term on how I do that.
pardon me but do you have a discord or other places to download your game I'm asking because of the things going on with itchio and steam
downloading no, but I make free games ultimately. I’ve traditionally preferred to push game downloads through here for analytic tracking reasons.
now, I do have a discord. And I’m supportable in a monetary sense via my patreon and other avenues like it (as I take any monetary donation as a donation to a development/asset creation fund).
But yeah, it’s something I’ll be considering if I can find an alternative place that I can host and gives me tools I am hoping for.
Hey, I just want to say thank you. This game, while incomplete, is a masterpiece.
I hope many others play this, between made me feel emotions I would rather not dwell on.
So, thank you for making this
I’m happy you’ve enjoyed it. I hope it continues to be similarly enjoyable til the end :)
Okay, mabey what I write now sounds stupid but: I lost my save file due to a change of device (I deleted it whilst configuring my new Mac). Is there any method available to ,,get,, a new one without playing the whole game again? I was at the end of chapter five (submarin scene)
Thanks for any helpful answer
The game has a chapter skip feature that lets you jump to the start of each chapter
Okay, in the act 1 forest, I am 90% sure there is a follow up secret to the cave. Something about West-South South-South North-South North-Middle.
Help?
if you want to get an answer without solving the puzzle yourself, there’s an attached walkthrough that lays answers to most things out
okay just wanted to say that ive had a great time with this and i was so sad when i realized i was at the end of current content! youve done an amazing job on this game in terms of writing and story and gameplay and everything (except defense orbs i hate those guys). might do a second playthrough just to get some of the stuff i missed.
awesome stuff i cannot wait for the next update (but also take your time ofc) :)
!!!SPOILERS FOR SUPERBOSS!!!
okay hi i am loving this game but im in chapter two (finished with calum and penny's areas) and i swear to god i cannot beat this rabbit.
like maybe im missing something but my setup (fighter bennett, medic calum, soldier penny) is working until Devour The Rich comes and wipes all but Penny in the later stages of the fights (at which point despite having a res skill i tend to die)
unless im extraordinarily stupid theres no tell for when devour the rich is gonna happen and i can't figure out if theres some other mechanic behind how it functions
all that to say awesome game but my pride will not let me come back to this fight later on; if anyone has any tips let me know :)
There's certainly been discussion of it on the discord (like a thread on it)
All I can say for Devour the Rich is that there are some other mechanics that interact with it
I'd say more but for superbosses I really do try to hold my tongue since they're the big challenge of the game.
(edit: Also, you'll get some more tools going forward if you continue to play and come back to it, ones that'll help)
thanks for the quick reply! unfortunately im sort of hitting a wall with what i have available at the moment (thinking maybe if i had chosen to unlock soldier and doubled up it'd be possible?
i think will have to come back to it but hopefully i can still beat it before i pick up a full party
Particularly that mechanic tends to be easier with more tools since there's just more ways to do the thing via different Accessories you pick up over time.
Oh, and its designed to force a three person party and tier 1 classes. So the only way you can get stronger against it is more tools on the toolkit
You're (almost certainly) not stupid. Especially for this mechanic it can be really tricky to notice what the special condition for dealing with it is.
The walkthrough that comes with the game gives a hint (not a guide or strategy, just one hint) for each of the superbosses in the game, so I recommend using that if you're still stumped. For me at least, it helped give me a nudge in the right direction while still leaving me to figure out the fight itself, so I didn't feel any loss of achievement.
Just use the bookmarks or skip straight to the last page of the document so you don't have to see any unwanted spoilers, since it's very exhaustive regarding any topic that isn't the superbosses!
Still only partway in Chapter 1, but oh boy, this is so different from what I'd expect, like a genuinely professional atmosphere. Amazing intro, too. Like, just totally insane intro.
I managed to completely soft lock the game during the accession from Ch.5 school basement. The text triggered to talk about it when they reach the surface, but the rope used to climb out isn't triggering a transition. Is there a work around or is it borked?
if you’re on a non patch version you need to be facing upwards at the bottom of the rope and press the confirm button
Thanks for the quick response, but my dense ass just realized I was on 16.2, and patching the .3 files got it to work. Sorry for bothering you lol
Hey, love the game so far! Just wanted to mention that the bug brought up by LaceWolf a few days ago seems to still be present in the latest version. The zero health counter popped up once the first time I tried the battle, and hasn't shown up at all on retires of the bossfight for me. (And yes, I'm sure I did the patch correctly, the overlap points show up in the menu and everything).
The only things I can think of is either that the health regen fires before the check to see if he's at zero hp, meaning the check never succeeds, or it has something to do with having the Fairy subclass equipped. Maybe the Unpredictable skill overrides whatever is happening between turns?
Like I said though, love the game, can't wait for more!
it got reported on another place too.
At the moment I think I’ll just bypass any attempts at fancy logic I’m using the brute force it, a bit, haha. I do think I understand what went wrong in the fix at least. Probably can get an update out tomorrow
(chapter 2: final) (edit: apparently not final. the princess and hero part final but not chapter 2 final)
something weird is up. one character guards, gets no debuffs, but another does get debuffs. it happens over and over again. i dont know what mechanics are here at play. it just has me confused.
Sorry, not sure I can answer without more info
(for example, there's no singular final boss for Chapter 2)
Right sorry. it was the dragon one. it would i believe power up. i thought i have to defend twice, so i did. the mc got penalty, but not Penny
The dragon one is generally a culmination of the Oasis's introduction of the tanking mechanic.
Basically, some Tank buster attacks need to be taken by a tank class. Tank classes will have a skill that'll increase their enmity and make them much more likely to be hit. The dragon won't only have that mechanic, but that's the main new one. There's an option in the tactics menu mid-battle that elaborates some on the boss mechanics you may see