The Past Within
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About The Past Within
The Past Within is a co-op-only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake. You and a friend investigate the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion. One player explores the past and the other the future; you communicate what you see and work together to solve puzzles.
Two perspectives
Each player experiences a different world and perspective, with environments presented in either 2D or 3D. The game supports play across different platforms, as long as you and your partner can communicate.
Chapters and replaying
The game has two chapters and an average playtime of two hours. You can replay it from the other player’s perspective, and a replayability feature lets you start again with new solutions to all the puzzles.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for The Past Within is $5.99 at Steam. 2 shops have an offer that activates in your country.
The minimum requirements for The Past Within are: Windows 8, GeForce 9800, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB storage. It also runs on macOS. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
Yes. The Past Within is multiplayer only. It supports online co-op. Players on different platforms can play together.
Yes. Valve rates The Past Within as Verified on the Steam Deck: it runs well out of the box.
Yes. The Past Within is the full base game. You need nothing else to play it.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.











