The Past Within vs Cyber Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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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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.
Cyber Link
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Cyber Link is a neon cyberpunk puzzle game where you connect matching network nodes and complete digital circuits without crossing data streams. Solve handcrafted levels, unlock new protocols, and breach futuristic networks in a clean, atmospheric mobile puzzle experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cyber Link at Free against The Past Within's $2.99. The Past Within's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Cyber Link is free to download; The Past Within costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Past Within ships an update every 2 weeks, Cyber Link every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Past Within | Cyber Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (7.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 379 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rusty Lake | Emanuele Turati |
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
Cyber Link
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Past Within
No in-app purchases
Cyber Link
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Past Within free?
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Do The Past Within or Cyber Link have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Past Within or Cyber Link?
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