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The Inn Between

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59%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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The Inn Between is a single player casual simulation game with fantasy, romance and anime themes. It was developed by Cats on a Lilypad Studios and was released on August 31, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Do you believe in gods? In monsters? In ghosts?  17 years ago, a boy met a monster. The Inn Between is a BL fantasy romance visual novel following Myka Riley and his life long search to recover his missing memories after an accident as a child left him in the care of his aunt with no recollection of who he was, or what happened to his family. One phone call, and his life will change fo…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions
  • The game features amazing and engaging art with lively backgrounds and expressive CGs that enhance immersion.
  • The storyline is intriguing with well-developed characters and fun puzzle mechanics, providing a cohesive and enjoyable narrative experience.
  • The game offers a lot of content even in early access, with polished writing, customizable settings, and quality-of-life features like multiple save slots and rollback.
  • The beginning of the game feels slow and somewhat repetitive, with too much telling instead of showing, which can delay engagement with the main plot.
  • Writing needs improvement, including reduction of stereotypical phrases, repetitive character descriptions, and occasional line editing to increase immersion.
  • Some players find aspects like loud default sound effects, potentially abrupt bright scenes, and repetitive music to be distracting or needing tweaks.

  • story

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The story is intriguing and immersive, with well-developed characters and evolving plot hooks that build mystery and excitement over time. While some find the pacing slow at the start, the engaging writing and dynamic backgrounds enhance the overall experience, leaving players eager to explore future routes and uncover the truth.

    • “I'm genuinely hooked to the plot right now; I'm so excited to know more in the future, especially how each route will go!”
    • “The story is interesting - looking forward to seeing the mystery unfold and finding out the truth about Myka's origins and the inn's inhabitants.”
    • “The storyline is very cohesive and each of the characters are well-developed with their own unique personalities.”
    • “I wish the spots that really try to drive home how much we don't know were more streamlined so we could get to the meat of the plot faster.”
    • “The script should be written for the player's game experience, not to describe scenes for a storyboard artist.”
    • “It's a slower start and takes a bit to really deliver its plot hooks.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The music is generally complimentary and enhances the experience, though some users find it repetitive during extended dialogue scenes. A notable criticism is the use of a piano track closely resembling one from the Fate Tsukihime soundtrack.

    • “The music is really complimentary!”
    • “The audio track has one very big issue: there is a particular piano track that is nearly a straight rip from the Fate Tsukihime soundtrack.”
    • “My only gripe is that the music can get a bit repetitive during those longer dialogue scenes.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their stunning art and visual quality, while sound and graphic settings offer customization options to enhance the overall experience.

    • “There are ways to tweak sound and graphic settings—I recommend tuning down the sound effects, as the default settings are startlingly loud.”
    • “And, of course, the art and graphics were absolutely stunning.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay features surprising quick-time events that may catch players off guard without clear indicators, while the riddle and puzzle mechanics are enjoyable and engaging.

    • “I didn't realize there was an actual QTE though, I was kind of just chilling during that part and was surprised I'm suddenly in the shadow realm. There was definitely a hint but I thought it was just in-character dialogue rather than an actual mechanic. I hope there can be an out-of-character indicator for that beforehand.”
    • “The riddle and puzzle mechanics were also fun!”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Replayability is slightly hindered by the inability to skip mobile texts, which users feel would improve the experience during subsequent playthroughs.

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The Inn Between is a casual simulation game with fantasy, romance and anime themes. Common tags for The Inn Between include indie, lgbtq+, 2d, cats, choices matter and others.

The Inn Between is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

The Inn Between was released on August 31, 2026.

The Inn Between was developed by Cats on a Lilypad Studios.

The Inn Between has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Inn Between for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

The Inn Between is a single player game.

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