The Space in Between
Released Jan 2021
What if you could create your own constellations? A love story about Asian American identity, mental health, and stargazing.
80% positive · 124 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
The Space in Between is a free-to-play visual novel / dating sim that released on January 18, 2021. The store description presents a self-contained narrative experience with a defined cast, a specific setting, and a clearly bounded story — two recommended playthroughs, original writing, art, and music. There is no mention of post-launch updates, DLC, episodic content, or ongoing development plans. No DLC has been listed on the store, and there are no developer news posts indicating any content additions or future plans. The game launched as a complete, finished product and all available evidence points to it having remained so since its release date.
Evidence
Store description presents a fully self-contained narrative experience with defined characters, a single setting, and a fixed feature set (two playthroughs, original writing/art/music). No mention of additional content, updates, or future plans.
Short description frames the game as a complete love story with no indication of episodic or ongoing content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Emily Pitcher
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
What if you could create your own constellations?
The Space in Between is an emotional dating sim about Asian-American identity, mental health, and stargazing.
Meet June, a spunky Chinese-American college student trying to make sense of her complicated relationship with her immigrant mother.
This is the love story between her and Miles, a quiet artist who is recovering after a harsh past with mental illness.
Set on a scenic stargazing trip, create your stories among the stars as you hear powerful narratives from the hidden ways Asian parents say “I love you” to the social isolation of depression. Our game is a vignette into modern relationships, a story that will leave you calling your close ones to tell them you love them.
Look up, let go, and take a chance on the night sky.
Features:
- Create your own constellations and the backstories to them. Connect stars in the night sky to form your own constellation, and hear different stories about the characters depending on what constellation you form.
- Experience a nuanced perspective on the Chinese-American experience and mental illness. We merge representation with authentic storytelling through realistic dialogue.
- Relive the first time you fell in love. The juxtaposition of June and Miles’s silly banter and deep talks will surprise you.
- Two recommended playthroughs
- Original writing, art, and music
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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