Between the Lines Steam news

• Steam app typegame
• Steam App ID3231040
• PriceNo longer available on Steam Store
• Release date2026
• DeveloperPastPulse Games
• PublisherPastPulse Games
• Parent gameNot available

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Simulation

Company pages: Developer: PastPulse GamesPublisher: PastPulse Games

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Between the Lines Steam news

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• MMS is here! Demo Update 08/05 - 4 August 2026

  (Note: if you are reading this in English, please beware that the demo currently does NOT support English, and the English patch note here is mainly for completeness. Please see the last section in the game description for the localization status.)MMS Support Now AvailableAdded the feature to receive MMS. Received images will automatically be saved to the phone's gallery.Simulated a classic "premium SMS" service that sends downloadable phone wallpapers via MMS. Fun fact: all the photos offered by this service were taken by me (the developer) in real life.Note: Please start a new save file to access this feature. The MMS content in the demo is limited, and the full version will offer more opportunities to discover a wider variety of MMS content.Improvements & FixesFurther slowed down the pacing of incoming text messagesAdded more reply options and expanded how characters respond in certa…

• Between the Lines Joins InterfaceX26 - 28 April 2026

  Between the Lines is participating in InterfaceX26, organized by Cobalt Lane!The event features 150+ games all about FakeOS. Go explore these immersive desktop / mobile OS where the actual gameplay happens!Now is also a good time to play the demo, as an update just arrived earlier this month:Please be sure to add Between the Lines to your wishlist to support a solo developer:About LocalizationPlease note that this is a solo-developed game. While I'm comfortable with English (e.g. writing this post), localizing a narrative-heavy game is a lot of work. As such, the demo, as well as the initial release, will unfortunately only be available in Chinese. English localization may be considered after the full release of the game, depending on player interest, sales performance, and available resources.

• Between the Lines Joins BGM Festival - 14 April 2026

  Between the Lines is participating in the BGM Game Online Expo, organized by Best Game Market!It’s a real honor for Between the Lines to stand alongside more than 700 titles spanning all kinds of genres in this online showcase.Now is also a good time to play the demo, as an update just arrived on Apr 12:Please be sure to add Between the Lines to your wishlist to support a solo developer:About LocalizationPlease note that this is a solo-developed game. While I'm comfortable with English (e.g. writing this post), localizing a narrative-heavy game is a lot of work. As such, the demo, as well as the initial release, will unfortunately only be available in Chinese. English localization may be considered after the full release of the game, depending on player interest, sales performance, and available resources.

• Demo Update 04/12 - 12 April 2026

  This update includes a range of improvements based on the 20+ survey responses I have received so far (the demo contains a link to the survey), as well as feedback from several content creators.(Note: if you are reading this in English, please beware that the demo currently does NOT support English, and the English patch note here is mainly for completeness. Please see the last section in the game description for the localization status.)UI / UXReplaced the Traditional Chinese fontUnread messages are now displayed in boldSlightly slowed down the overall pace of incoming text messagesNew messages will no longer arrive while you are editing a messageReduced the frequency of spam messagesYou can now click outside the pop-up window to dismiss it when a new message arrivesFixed an issue where choosing an option after filling the message editor screen could incorrectly trigger the scroll bar…

• Between the Lines x Choose Wisely Festival! - 8 December 2025

  Between the Lines is participating in the first ever Choose Wisely Festival, hosted by Studio Ephua! The Choose Wisely Festival is a choice-based narrative games celebration, focused on featuring the delightful craft of branching narratives.If Between the Lines could only have one tag, it would undoubtedly be "Choices Matter." In this game, every decision you make silently steers the course of the story.But this goes beyond the explicit options you make when editing your text message. The system tracks the nuances of your behavior: whether you hesitate a lot between options, how fast or slow you tend to reply to someone else's message, etc. These subtle details are all recorded and will surface later—in expected or unexpected ways—to deliver a deeply responsive narrative.The good news? You can try the demo now to get a glimpse of what the full game has to offer, and start shaping your o…

• Demo is LIVE! - 5 December 2025

  Demo is LIVE!Note that the demo is available in Chinese only (see the “About Localization” section below for details).Here’s a quick overview of how the demo differs from the full version:Timeline: The demo captures a glimpse of 2006, right after you first get your mobile phone, and drops you into a handful of early chat snapshots. The full game covers a much longer span, moving through 2010 and 2014 before finally reaching the present day.Topics and replayability: In the demo, the pool of topics is relatively fixed, though each topic can still branch into hundreds of different directions depending on your choices. The full game features a larger, dynamic topic system where topics are linked differently each time, and multiple runs are meant to feel noticeably different.Characters: You can chat with two characters in the demo. The full game will introduce a few more connections.Interfac…

• Between the Lines Joins BGM Festival & Demo Launches Dec 5 - 2 December 2025

  Between the Lines is participating in the BGM Game Online Expo, organized by Best Game Market!It’s a real honor for Between the Lines to stand alongside more than 500 titles spanning all kinds of genres in this online showcase.Demo Launches Dec 5I'm also happy to announce that the demo is scheduled to go live on December 5th (this Friday) at 09:00 (UTC)!Note that the demo will be available in Chinese only (see the “About Localization” section below for details).Here’s a quick overview of how the demo differs from the full version:Timeline: The demo captures a glimpse of 2006, right after you first get your mobile phone, and drops you into a handful of early chat snapshots. The full game covers a much longer span, moving through 2010 and 2014 before finally reaching the present day.Topics and replayability: In the demo, the pool of topics is relatively fixed, though each topic can still…

• Between the Lines is at the Debut Festival & Demo coming this Fall! - 7 August 2025

  Between the Lines has been selected for the first-ever Steam Debut Festival!The Steam Debut Festival, organized by the GameDev.ist team, is an event dedicated to showcasing and supporting indie developers who are working on their very first game (like me!). It's a huge honor for Between the Lines to join a lineup of so many creative and exciting new titles!Demo scheduled for Fall 2025I'd also like to take this opportunity to share that the game's demo is currently in development, with an expected launch in Fall 2025.You will soon be able to pick up that good ol’ T9 phone and confront the awkward, heartfelt words of the person you used to be. Shape your own story with the replies you choose!Be sure to add Between the Lines to your wishlist so you get notified the moment the demo goes live:About LocalizationPlease note that this is a solo-developed game. While I'm comfortable with English…