Steam News2 December 20257mo ago

Between the Lines Joins BGM Festival & Demo Launches Dec 5

Between the Lines is participating in the BGM Game Online Expo, organized by Best Game Market!

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changedDemo Launches Dec 5Note that the demo will be available in Chinese only (see the “About Localization” section below for details).

fixedDemo Launches Dec 5Topics 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.

addedDemo Launches Dec 5Interface: The demo’s in-game phone offers four visual themes. The full game will add more and eventually unlock a modern interface with dozens of color themes to chat in the present day.

addedDemo Launches Dec 5Audio: The demo relies on sound effects and ambient sounds. The full game will add background music.

addedDemo Launches Dec 5Be sure to add Between the Lines to your wishlist so you get notified the moment the demo goes live:

changedAbout 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.

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changedNote that the demo will be available in Chinese only (see the “About Localization” section below for details).

fixedTopics 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.

addedInterface: The demo’s in-game phone offers four visual themes. The full game will add more and eventually unlock a modern interface with dozens of color themes to chat in the present day.

addedAudio: The demo relies on sound effects and ambient sounds. The full game will add background music.

addedBe sure to add Between the Lines to your wishlist so you get notified the moment the demo goes live:

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 5

I'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 replayabilityIn 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.
Interface: The demo’s in-game phone offers four visual themes. The full game will add more and eventually unlock a modern interface with dozens of color themes to chat in the present day.
Audio: The demo relies on sound effects and ambient sounds. The full game will add background music.

Be sure to add Between the Lines to your wishlist so you get notified the moment the demo goes live:

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About Localization

Please 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.

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Steam News / 2 December 2025

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