The Past Within
The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.
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About The Past Within
Note: The Past Within is a co-op-only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game and a way to communicate with each other. Play with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord, which is linked in the sidebar!
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 play
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: PC, Mac, iOS, Android and (very soon) 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.
Game details
Game details
Age ratings
Languages
Audio & text: English
Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Latin America, Romanian, Finnish, Ukrainian
The Past Within price history
Lowest tracked price: CA$4.36 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: CA$7.79.
The Past Within player count & reviews
90% positive reviews in the last 30 days (95% all-time) · ~2 new reviews/day · 248 peak players in the last 30 days.
The Past Within — frequently asked questions
Where can I buy The Past Within at the cheapest price?
Right now the cheapest offer for The Past Within is CA$7.79 at Steam. KingsPrice compares 1 offers from 1 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
What is the lowest price The Past Within has ever been?
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for The Past Within is CA$4.36 (recorded on Jul 7, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
How many people play The Past Within?
The Past Within peaked at 248 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 9, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
How can I get The Past Within at a discount?
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8+
- Processor: 2.4GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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