Comparison

The Past Within vs Korogakon

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

Korogakon

Features
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Slide the blocks. Drop them in. Clunk! Pick a direction and every block on the board slides together until it hits a wall. Star, square, diamond, circle, triangle — drop each block into the box with the same symbol to clear the stage. Boxes with a different symbol act like walls. HOW TO PLAY - Swipe (or tap the arrow buttons) to slide the blocks - Get every block into its matching box to clear - Fewer moves, more coins. Match par for 3 coins - Drop two at once for a "Double clunk!" - Stages you solve in par turn gold on the stage list FEATURES - 1,300+ stages, every one verified solvable, in order of difficulty - Gimmicks like rough floors (blocks stop) and arrow floors (blocks turn), each introduced with a "NEW!" screen - Undo and restart any time. Watch a video for a hint when you're stuck - Daily Puzzle: one new stage every day, the same for everyone, with streak bonus coins - Clear 30 stages to unlock Create: build your own stages and send them to friends with a link or QR code - Quick rounds, perfect for short breaks - Plays offline GREAT FOR - Fans of sliding puzzles, logic puzzles and ice-floor puzzles - Quick brain teasers in short breaks - A daily logic workout you can keep up with NOTE - This free app shows ads.

Screenshots

The Past Within4 screens
Korogakon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Korogakon at Free against The Past Within's $2.99. Korogakon also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). The Past Within's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On in-app purchases 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

Korogakon 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Past Within ships an update every 2 weeks, Korogakon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Past Within versus Korogakon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Past WithinKorogakon
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (7.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRusty LakeMakoto Murase

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

Korogakon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Past Within

No in-app purchases

None

Korogakon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Past Within free?
The Past Within costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Korogakon free?
Korogakon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Past Within or Korogakon have ads?
Korogakon shows ads; The Past Within does not.
Which is updated more often, The Past Within or Korogakon?
The Past Within ships an update every 2 weeks, and Korogakon every 2 days. Most recently, The Past Within was updated on November 13, 2026 and Korogakon on November 10, 2026.

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