# The Past Within

> The Past Within is the co-op experience from Rusty Lake!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.RustyLake.ThePastWithin`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rusty Lake
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 451,074
- **Rating:** 4.83 / 5 (48,821 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.9.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2022-11-02
- **Publisher country:** NL
- **Size:** 350 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.RustyLake.ThePastWithin)
- **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** is an immersive co-op only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious Rusty Lake universe. Designed to be played with a friend, each player explores separate but interconnected worlds — one in the past and the other in the future — communicating to solve puzzles and uncover the secrets of Albert Vanderboom. 

Featuring cross-platform play on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and soon Nintendo Switch, this game offers a fresh cooperative puzzle-solving experience with a unique dual perspective: one in 2D and the other in 3D. The game contains two chapters with an average playtime of two hours, encouraging replayability by offering fresh puzzle solutions from alternate perspectives. Dive into this thrilling cooperative journey and piece together the mystery of Rusty Lake’s enigmatic story.

## Rankings

- #105,410 — Overall
- #17 — Game adventure (Paid)
- #152 — Game (Paid)
- #187 — Game adventure (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

## Review summary

Players praise The Past Within for its strong co-op gameplay, challenging puzzles, and atmospheric, Rusty Lake–inspired art. The game is a bite-sized, well-crafted puzzle adventure about 2 hours long and reasonably priced, enjoyable to play with a partner and potentially useful for communication. Common caveats are endings that don’t meet expectations and a relatively short, replay-sparse experience. Fans also want more content, such as additional chapters or modes, in future releases.

### Pros

- Local co-op gameplay that works offline, great for playing with a partner
- Intriguing, challenging puzzles with an emerging story and lore
- High production values: striking art/graphics, atmosphere, smooth movements and attention to detail
- Good value and pacing: about 2 hours of playtime at a reasonable price
- Engaging partner experience and potential as a learning tool for communication

### Cons

- Ending may be unsatisfying or vary by choice, not meeting expectations
- Short overall length with limited replay value
- Desire for more content: more chapters or alternative modes requested by players

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