In Between

Overview

In Between is a cooperative horror game designed around the idea that fear is more fun when it’s shared. Instead of isolating players, the game emphasizes expressive physics, unpredictable interactions, and moments of chaos that players experience together.

The project explores how cartoon-like movement, ragdoll-driven characters, and smart enemy behavior can turn traditional horror into a social, playful experience without removing tension.

Media

Video from the demo build, AI testing, environment blocking, and physics experiments.

Tech Stack

Key Features

• Physics-driven player characters with expressive, unstable movement
• Enemy AI with idle, investigation, and chase states driven by raycasting
• Ragdoll balance system using an inverted pendulum model for stability
• Stylized environments combining low-poly assets with atmospheric lighting
• Custom vehicle controller integrated with the character system

My Contribution

• Designed and implemented a physics-based character controller with ragdoll integration
• Built an AI system using raycasting and state-driven behavior (idle, chase, investigate)
• Implemented an inverted pendulum balance model to stabilize standing ragdolls
• Created a procedural grass system and custom environment assets
• Developed a custom car controller with drifting physics and dynamic camera behavior
• Handled world blocking, level layout, lighting, and atmosphere

Results

• Delivered a playable demo showcasing core movement, AI, and interaction systems
• Gained deep experience with physics-based animation and balance control
• Improved understanding of AI perception, state management, and player feedback
• Validated the core design goal: horror that feels social, chaotic, and expressive
• Established a strong technical foundation for future expansion