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The Past Within

The Past Within

A co-op adventure

7.2K ratings
520 reviews
#6 in paid Puzzle
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⚔️ Adventure
🧩 Puzzle
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 2, 2022
  • May 6, 2024

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Developer

Rusty Lake
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About

Embark on a cooperative point-and-click adventure where players explore different time periods and dimensions. Work with a friend, communicating what you see to solve intricate puzzles and uncover mysteries. This unique experience requires both players to own the game and communicate externally.

✓Co-op only gameplay
✓Explore past and future
✓Solve puzzles together
✓Two distinct perspectives (2D/3D)
✓Cross-platform play
✓Replayable with new solutions
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of The Past Within. Based on 7.2K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👍Fun co-op experience
  • 🤝Excellent for bonding with friends/family
  • 🎨Beautiful graphics and art style
  • 🕹️Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 🔗Ties in well with Rusty Lake universe

Negative things

  • 🕰️Game is too short
  • 💬Requires communication with another player
  • 🐛Some technical issues like no sound or crashes
  • 🤔Puzzles can be one-sided for one player
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What's New in The Past Within

1.4

May 6, 2024

The Past Within - Update To celebrate our 9-year anniversary as Rusty Lake, we’ve added a connection between Underground Blossom and The Past Within in the form of a secret mini-game. Check out our platforms to see how to establish a connection between The Past and The Future and unlock this secret mini-game in The Past Within. Patch Notes 1.4 - New secret: A secret mini-game that can be accessed through information found in the latest Underground Blossom update! - Small bug fixes Thank you for your support!

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Charts

Top Paid

📊 6

Puzzle games

The game has maintained its position at 6 recently.

Last updated on September 8, 2026.

Top Paid

📊 7

Adventure games

The game has maintained its position at 7 recently.

Last updated on September 8, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 39-1

Games

This game dropped -1 position in Games chart.

Last updated on September 8, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 58-1

Global

This game dropped -1 position in Global chart.

Last updated on September 8, 2026.

User reviews

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Game

More levels needed asap
19Shay9919Shay99

Great

Very fun played with someone on a long car trip
BrajjjjBrajjjj

BEST GAME EVERY

played it with my ex’s best friend who’s now my boyfriend very enjoyable two player game
BahabahzadBahabahzad

Excellent game!

Game is really good, me and my boyfriend really enjoy it!
Sofy VarelaSofy Varela

Amazing game!

Well worth the money, you can tell the developers at Rusty Lake have put a lot of care and thought into making this. Loved the way the co-op aspect played out, I think the fact that they’re not connected actually elevates it, as it’s easy to pause and pick back up. I played it with my friends who live in different cities, so this feature meant that we could joke around and catch up as we played.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

No sound in the game

Bug

Crashes after Chapter 1 title screen

Bug

Downloading issues on some devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

More chapters/levels

Feature

Single-player mode option

Feature

Ability to switch roles/perspectives

Feature

Online/remote co-op functionality

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FAQ

What is The Past Within?

The Past Within is a cooperative point-and-click adventure game. It requires two players to work together, with one player experiencing the past and the other the future, to solve puzzles and uncover mysteries within the Rusty Lake universe.

How do I play The Past Within?

This game is strictly co-op only. Both players must own a copy of the game on their own device (mobile, tablet, or computer) and have a separate way to communicate with each other, such as voice chat.

Is The Past Within cross-platform?

Yes, the game is cross-platform. As long as you can communicate with your partner, you can play together on different platforms including Mac, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

How long is The Past Within?

The game contains 2 chapters and has an average playtime of 2 hours. For the full experience, it is recommended to replay the game from the other player's perspective.

Does The Past Within have in-app purchases or ads?

No, The Past Within does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements. It is a premium game that you purchase outright.