# The Past Within Lite

> A short demo of Rusty Lake's co-op adventure The Past Within!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.com.RustyLake.ThePastWithinLite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.com.RustyLake.ThePastWithinLite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `air.com.RustyLake.ThePastWithinLite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rusty Lake
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 5,784,688
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (8,587 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-28
- **First published:** 2022-10-12
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.RustyLake.ThePastWithinLite)
- **Website:** [https://www.rustylake.com/](https://www.rustylake.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.rustylake.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.rustylake.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Past Within Lite offers a captivating 15 to 30-minute cooperative adventure demo by Rusty Lake. Players choose between 'The Future' or 'The Past' to solve puzzles and connect two universes through teamwork. This demo version requires both players to own a copy to play and supports cross-platform gameplay with unique content distinct from the full premium release. Featuring an atmospheric soundtrack composed by Victor Butzelaar, the game invites players to immerse themselves in a richly crafted narrative and intriguing puzzles.

The full premium version of The Past Within, launching November 2nd 2022, will be available in over 18 languages. This demo is a perfect introduction for fans of co-op puzzle games seeking a memorable and collaborative gaming experience across different devices.

## Rankings

- #21,671 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

Users praise the co-op play and engaging puzzles within a haunting, immersive atmosphere and find the app easy to use. However, the Lite version limits access to content and many want the full game (free or paid). Some reviews also note that the puzzles aren’t very challenging. Overall, the app is highly regarded for social play and puzzle immersion, with the main drawback being access to the full experience.

### Pros

- Excellent co-op gameplay with friends
- Engaging puzzles that are accessible and enjoyable
- Haunting, immersive atmosphere
- Easy to use / user-friendly interface
- Strong positive reception and clear recommendations (e.g., one of the best co-op Android games)

### Cons

- Lite/demo version limits content; full game not available (users want the full game or a free full version)
- Puzzles are not very challenging / could be more difficult

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.com.RustyLake.ThePastWithinLite)