The Past Within

Name: The Past Within
Price: 2.99 USD
Rating: 4.9 (7131 reviews)
Author: Rusty Lake

By: Rusty Lake

A co-op adventure

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Features & Capabilities

Note: The Past Within is a co-op only game. Both players must own a copy on their own device and communicate to progress. Team up with a friend to piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom and explore Rusty Lake's worlds from different perspectives.

Features: Two worlds and two perspectives—one player explores 2D, the other 3D. Cross-platform play across Mac, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The game includes two chapters with about 2 hours of playtime and replayability through alternate perspectives and fresh puzzle solutions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Rusty Lake

Rating:

4.90

(7,131) 19 new ratings

Version:

1.4 Last updated: 2024-05-06

Version code:

865603301

Creation date:

2022-11-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

378.99MB

Price:

2.99

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 21,240 ▲ 69

Other rankings

#12 in Puzzle (Paid) #16 in Adventure (Paid) ▲ 2

Other platforms

The Past Within (v7.9.0.1)

424,979 4.83

(47,803)

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Developed by:

Rusty Lake

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-past-within/id1642601792

Website:

http://www.rustylake.com/

User Reviews

The Past Within shines as a strong co-op puzzle experience with immersive art and sound, and clever puzzles that reward teamwork. It’s a good value at about $3 and captures a true escape-room vibe, ideal for playing with a partner either locally or remotely. However, it requires a second player (and two copies), which can be a barrier, and several reviews note the game is relatively short with potential for more chapters.

Pros

Excellent two-player/co-op experience that emphasizes teamwork and shared screen play
Immersive atmosphere with striking, stylish artwork and an unsettling, immersive sound design
Smart, well-crafted puzzles that are challenging yet solvable and rewarding
Great value for money at the $3 price point with a satisfying play session length
Distinct escape-room feel that translates well to mobile and works well with long-distance friends

Cons

Requires a partner to play and cannot be enjoyed solo
You must buy two copies to play, increasing the overall cost
The game is relatively short and many players wish for more chapters or longer gameplay

Recent reviews

I have never played mobile games like this before. And wow. Phenomenal. I played this with my boyfriend and it was very fun. Awesome game. 10/10 will be playing it again. Especially since there are different solutions to the puzzles depending on the mode you play! I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who wants to try something fun.

by ch*****, 2026-06-24

Escape room elements well executed and give ease of function to keep the puzzles the harder part. Worth it if you have good communication with the other player!

by Dr*****, 2026-06-13

The design of this puzzle solving game is INCREDIBLE. We couldn’t have solved the puzzles without being able to look at each others screens- the game was made up so well. So creepy I jumped a couple of times. Beware. This game will have you hooked you won’t be able to put it down!