Comparison

The Past Within vs Daily Linkt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Past Within

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.

Highlights
  • Co-op only gameplay
  • Explore past and future
  • Solve puzzles together
  • Two distinct perspectives (2D/3D)
  • Cross-platform play
  • Replayable with new solutions
Features
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Note: The Past Within is a co-op only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game on their own device (mobile, tablet or computer), as well as a way to communicate with each other. Play together with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord server! The past and future cannot be explored alone! Team up with a friend and piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom. Communicate what you see around you to help one another solve various puzzles and explore the worlds from different perspectives! The Past Within is the first co-op only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake. Features: ▪ A co-op experience Play together with a friend, one in The Past, the other in The Future. Work together to solve the puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion! ▪ Two worlds - Two perspectives Both players will experience their environments in two different dimensions: 2D as well as in 3D - a first-time experience in the Rusty Lake universe! ▪ Cross-platform As long as you can communicate with each other, you and your partner of choice can each play The Past Within on your preferred platform: Mac, PC and Nintendo Switch! ▪ Playtime & Replayability The game contains 2 chapters and has an average play-time of 2 hours. For the full experience, we recommend replaying the game from the other perspective. Plus you can use our replayability feature for a fresh start with new solutions to all puzzles.

About

Daily Linkt

This word puzzle game challenges you to transform one word into another by changing one letter at a time. Enjoy daily fresh puzzles, track your progress, and build streaks. Play offline with a clean, newspaper-inspired design.

Highlights
  • Daily word puzzles
  • Word transformation gameplay
  • Streak tracking
  • Progress statistics
  • Offline play
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Transform one word into another, one letter at a time. Linkt brings the classic word ladder puzzle to your daily routine with fresh challenges every day. HOW TO PLAY Start with the given word and change one letter at a time to reach the target word. Each step must form a valid English word. Can you find the optimal path? Example: CAT → COT → COG → DOG DAILY PUZZLES A new puzzle drops every day at midnight. Challenge yourself with 5, 6, and 7-letter words. Complete the daily puzzle to build your streak! TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Build daily streaks and keep your momentum going • Earn 1-3 stars based on how close you get to the optimal solution • View your stats including games played, win rate, and best streaks • See your weekly progress at a glance FEATURES • Clean, newspaper-inspired design • Works offline – play anywhere • Dark mode support • Daily reminder notifications • Share your results with friends • 10 free hints to get you started HINTS Stuck on a puzzle? Hints reveal the next word in the optimal path. • 10 Hints – $1.99 • 25 Hints – $3.99 (Best Value) • 50 Hints – $5.99 PREMIUM – $2.99 (One-Time) • Ad-free experience • Full puzzle archive access • Support continued development • No subscriptions, yours forever New puzzles every day. How long can you keep your streak alive? Privacy Policy: https://roaring-pika-1c395a.netlify.app/

Screenshots

The Past Within4 screens
Daily Linkt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Daily Linkt at Free against The Past Within's $2.99. The Past Within's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Daily Linkt is free to download; The Past Within costs $2.99 up front. Daily Linkt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Past Within asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Past Within against 5.0 for Daily Linkt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Past Within has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Past Within ships an update every 2 weeks, Daily Linkt every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
The Past Within versus Daily Linkt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Past WithinDaily Linkt
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (7.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRusty LakeTrevor Kist

Customer experience

The Past Within

All ratings7,180 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews537 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative5.2%

Daily Linkt

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

The Past Within

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • No sound in the game
  • Crashes after Chapter 1 title screen
  • Downloading issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More chapters/levels
  • Single-player mode option
  • Ability to switch roles/perspectives
  • Online/remote co-op functionality

Daily Linkt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Past Within

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Daily Linkt

One-time3
  • Linkt - 10 Hint Pack$1.99
  • Linkt - 25 Hint Pack$3.99
  • Linkt - 50 Hint Pack$5.99

Questions

Is The Past Within free?
The Past Within costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daily Linkt free?
Daily Linkt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Past Within or Daily Linkt?
Daily Linkt is rated higher. The Past Within averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Daily Linkt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do The Past Within or Daily Linkt have ads?
Neither The Past Within nor Daily Linkt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Past Within or Daily Linkt?
The Past Within ships an update every 2 weeks, and Daily Linkt every 7 months. Most recently, The Past Within was updated on October 30, 2026 and Daily Linkt on October 28, 2026.

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