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When the Past Was Around

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between. Is it your kind of game?

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About When the Past Was Around

When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

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IGDB

68%

33 ratings

Steam:

94%

3,929 reviews

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$7.99

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Platforms
PlayStation · Mobile · PC · Xbox · Switch
Release date
September 22, 2020
Length
About 2 hours
Difficulty
1/5 (estimated)
Genres
Point-and-click · Music · Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Drama
Perspective
Side view
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Verified
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is When the Past Was Around?
About 2 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is When the Past Was Around on?
When the Past Was Around is available on PlayStation · Mobile · PC · Xbox · Switch.
Does When the Past Was Around have co-op?
No, When the Past Was Around is single-player only.
Does When the Past Was Around run on Steam Deck?
Verified
What does When the Past Was Around cost?
$7.99 on Steam.

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