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The Past Within

A co-op puzzle adventure from the makers of the Rusty Lake series, for two players. One of you is in the past and the other in the future, and you have to describe what you see to each other to solve puzzles. The mystery is dark and the session is short. Is it your kind of game?

2-player co-opPuzzleMysteryMobilePCSwitch

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14,682 reviews

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you have a partner to play with and like talking through puzzles.

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you prefer playing alone or want a long game.

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Platforms: Mobile · PC · Switch
Release date: November 2, 2022
Length: About 3 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Point-and-click · Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Horror · Thriller · Mystery
Modes: Online up to 2
Languages: 5 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

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How long is The Past Within?: About 3 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Past Within on?: The Past Within is available on Mobile · PC · Switch.
Does The Past Within have co-op?: Yes — Online up to 2.
Does The Past Within run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does The Past Within cost?: $5.99 on Steam.