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Buy The Past Within – Lowest Price, Deals & Price History
Why We Call This A Poor Deal
The current price of
$5.99
is 44.07% above the historical low of$3.35
. There are currently 5 stores offering the game.Why Buy Now
This isn't one of the better deals we've tracked. Waiting is likely the better option.
What is The Past Within?
The Past Within is a co-op only game from Rusty Lake. Both players need to own a copy of the game and have a way to communicate with each other. The game was released on November 1, 2022. It is an indie adventure puzzle game. Players can team up with a friend or find a partner on the official Discord server.
The Past Within features a co-op experience where one player explores the past and the other explores the future. Players work together to solve puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion. The game has two worlds and two perspectives.
The main story takes approximately 2 hours to complete. If players also want to experience the extras, it will take around 3 hours. A completionist playthrough of the game will take about 4 hours.
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The Past Within is a co-op only game from Rusty Lake. Both players need to own a copy of the game and have a way to communicate with each other. The game was released on November 1, 2022. It is an indie adventure puzzle game. Players can team up with a friend or find a partner on the official Discord server.
The Past Within features a co-op experience where one player explores the past and the other explores the future. Players work together to solve puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion. The game has two worlds and two perspectives.
The main story takes approximately 2 hours to complete. If players also want to experience the extras, it will take around 3 hours. A completionist playthrough of the game will take about 4 hours.
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.
- Platforms
- Release Date
11/1/2022
- Developers
- Publishers
- Features
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
 OpenCritic | 69 / 100 |
 Steam | Very Positive 3,696 reviews |
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 Eurogamer | Recommended |
|---|
Price History
- MSRP
$5.99
- Current Low
$5.99
- Historical Low
$3.35
- 7-Day Low
$5.99
- 30-Day Low
$5.99
30-Day Price Trend
System Requirements
Windows
Windows
Mac
MacHow Long To Beat
- Main Story
- 2 Hours
- Main Story + Extra
- 3 Hours
- Completionist
- 4 Hours
Steam Stats
Steam Deck
VerifiedOwners
1,000,000 - 2,000,000
Supported Languages
Interface
Audio
English
✓
✓
French
✓
Italian
✓
+20 more languagesShow less
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
✓
Achievements
- Steam
- 24 Total
Teen
Blood, Violence
Compare The Past Within Prices Across All Stores
| Store | Discount | Sale Price | MSRP | DRM | Region | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | 0% | $5.99 | $5.99 | Steam | - | |
| GOG | 0% | $5.99 | $5.99 | GOG | - | |
| K4G | 0% | $8.89 | $5.99 | Steam | Global | - |
| Difmark | 0% | $10.05 | $5.99 | Steam | - | - |
| Premium CD Keys | 0% | $14.15 | $5.99 | Steam | Global | - |
The Past Within Critic Reviews and Review Scores
Eurogamer
Matt Wales
Recommended
An imaginative co-op experience that demands communication and teamwork, and conjures something memorable and unique as a result.
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The Past Within Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Price & Deals FAQs
How much does The Past Within cost?
Right now, you can buy The Past Within for as low as $5.99, depending on the store and platform.
Is The Past Within on sale right now?
At the moment, The Past Within is not on sale. Check back soon or watch for seasonal discounts.
How much is The Past Within on Steam?
On Steam, The Past Within is listed at $5.99 (MSRP $5.99).
What is the historical lowest price for The Past Within?
The lowest recorded price for The Past Within is $3.35, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is The Past Within available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
The Past Within is available on PC and Nintendo.
Gameplay FAQs
Does The Past Within have multiplayer?
Yes, The Past Within has multi-player, including co-op.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat The Past Within?
The main story takes around 2 hours, while a completionist run averages 4 hours.
When did The Past Within release?
The Past Within launched on November 1, 2022.
How much free space do I need for The Past Within?
The game requires at least 1 GB of free space.
What age rating is The Past Within?
The Past Within is rated T for Blood and Violence.
DLC & Content FAQs
The Past Within Patch Notes And Updates
Important: The Past Within Unity Security Vulnerability Update
Oct 16, 2025
We released a critical patch today, October 16th, to address a security vulnerability in Unity-created applications, as announced by Unity Technologies. This update is now available for The Past Within.
We strongly encourage all players on Steam to apply this update as soon as possible to en...
View on SteamWe strongly encourage all players on Steam to apply this update as soon as possible to en...
The Past Within - Update 7.8.0.0
Apr 20, 2024
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. Check out our social platforms to see how to establish a connection between The Past and The Future and unlock this secret mini-game in Th...
View on SteamThe Past Within - Update 7.6.0.1
Mar 21, 2023
Spring is officially here and with it, we bring you new patch notes in our 5th update for The Past Within and some small news to go with it all!
First of all, we’d like to thank everyone who joined our official Rusty Lake ...
View on SteamFirst of all, we’d like to thank everyone who joined our official Rusty Lake ...
The Past Within - Update 7.4.0.0
Nov 25, 2022
Below you can find the patch notes for the 4th update for The Past Within.
Do you own a Steamdeck? The Past Within is now officially verified for Steamdeck ✅
If you haven’t already, please consider nominating The Past Within for the Steam Awards:
https://store.steampowered.com/ne...
View on SteamDo you own a Steamdeck? The Past Within is now officially verified for Steamdeck ✅
If you haven’t already, please consider nominating The Past Within for the Steam Awards:
https://store.steampowered.com/ne...
The Past Within - Update 7.3.0.0
Nov 17, 2022
This is our third update for The Past Within! Thank you all for playing the game over the past two weeks. It means a lot to us to read so many positive reviews. Please check out more on our next live stream and patch notes below.
We've heard rumours again about the MemoryCube_recording_03152...
View on SteamWe've heard rumours again about the MemoryCube_recording_03152...
The Past Within PC – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
The Past Within was developed and published by Rusty Lake, released on 2022-11-01. The Past Within is rated T by the ESRB for Blood, Violence.
The Past Within Review Scores and Player Reception
The Past Within has been rated 69/100 on OpenCritic and "Very Positive" on Steam. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current The Past Within Lowest Price and Deal Summary
At the moment, the lowest price is
$5.99
, compared to an MSRP of$5.99
. Across all listings, there are currently 5 store offers for The Past Within, pulled from both authorized retailers (such as Steam, Fanatical, and Green Man Gaming) and key marketplaces like Kinguin or Eneba. Whether you prefer buying from official sources or want to stretch your budget further through grey-market deals, Gamers Unchained helps you easily compare prices and find the best fit.What Is a Game Key and Is It Safe to Buy?
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