The Past Within
4.8star
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PEGI 12
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About this game
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: 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.
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: 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.
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Ratings and reviews
4.8
41.2K reviews
Damy
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November 8, 2022
For the full experience, definitely play with a friend. I genuinely enjoyed playing through both the past and future with my partner switching sides as we finished a game. The different insect modes do a good job of keeping the familiar puzzles fresh on a second playthrough. Absolutely blown away by all the little details in specifically sound design the game had it helped so incredibly much for the immersion and overall gameplay feel.
14 people found this review helpful
Zainab Al-Msalum
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March 7, 2025
The game was fun, in terms of the connected story, jump scary, and good puzzles, in addition to the excellent quality that makes you excited with the game in terms of drawing, details, and plot, and that the game needs a friend to play with you makes the matter more exciting and suspenseful. I was happy with my experience, my friend and I were happy with our experience and enjoyed playing very much. I thank Rusty Lake for the amazing game, you will remain the best forever!!
5 people found this review helpful
Rusty Lake
March 7, 2025
That's a really big compliment, thanks so much! It's amazing to hear that you loved all the aspects of The Past Within!
Kasian Tini
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March 2, 2025
interesting concept and communicating with someone else is a pretty cool mechanic, I think something that could help new players is advising them to describe to each other what they see or soemthing like that. Communication is key! but overall wasn't a bad game thought it was a little short for how much you pay for it but still, really cool game
What’s new
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.
Patch Notes 7.8.0.0
- 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!
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.
Patch Notes 7.8.0.0
- 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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