The Past Within

The Past Within

A co-op adventure

6.7K ratings
508 reviews
$2.99

Details

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

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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'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

The game has maintained its position at 4 recently.

Last updated on July 27, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 10-2

Adventure games

This game dropped -2 positions in Adventure games chart.

Last updated on July 27, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 59-8

Games

This game dropped -8 positions in Games chart.

Last updated on July 27, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 90-1

Global

This game dropped -1 position in Global chart.

Last updated on July 28, 2026.

User reviews

LOVE it!

Always love the games made by rusty lake. This was so fun playing co-op. A longer gameplay than I expected and a cool concept. I found the puzzles to be less difficult than in other games, but it was fun going through it with another person.

Fun game— the bugs ruined it

Fun co-op game… with the exception of certain elements getting monotonous (i.e., communicating a code and rinse and repeating the EXACT same mechanism 3+ times).

We had to pause so i closed the app. When I came back, the save file must have corrupted since I couldn’t get back into the game. And I tried everything… quitting the app and replaying, shutting my phone off, etc… I had to uninstall and reinstall the app so we had to start from the beginning. Ruined the experience.
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Had fun!!

I recently bought the game for both me and my girlfriend to play and allow her to experience the rusty lake atmosphere that I have always loved since I was a child and to say the least we both had so much fun, I have always loved rusty lake and the games it’s been able to provide with beautiful story telling and amazing art, I love seeing rusty lake keep pushing out such amazing experiences and finally one that I was able to experience with my favorite person.
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Honestly, really good!

I have never played mobile games like this before. And wow. Phenomenal. I played this with my boyfriend and it was very fun. Awesome game. 10/10 will be playing it again. Especially since there are different solutions to the puzzles depending on the mode you play! I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who wants to try something fun.
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Fun spooky puzzle game for 2

Escape room elements well executed and give ease of function to keep the puzzles the harder part. Worth it if you have good communication with the other player!

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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

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Ability to switch roles/perspectives

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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.