The Past Within
Developed by Rusty Lake · Published by Rusty Lake
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by Rusty Lake, published by Rusty Lake — multi-player, co-op, online co-op, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Past Within.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8+
- Processor: 2.4GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages (23)
The Past Within FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Past Within?
Steam classifies The Past Within as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Rusty Lake. 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.
How much does The Past Within cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Past Within at $3.35. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Past Within single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Past Within: Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.
Is The Past Within on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Past Within for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does The Past Within support cross-platform play?
Steam tags The Past Within with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is The Past Within out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 2, 2022.
What platforms is The Past Within on?
The Past Within is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Past Within single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does The Past Within cost?
Steam lists it at $3.35.
Does The Past Within have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 24 achievements for The Past Within.
Who made The Past Within?
The Past Within is developed by Rusty Lake and published by Rusty Lake.
Where to get The Past Within
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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