What is the cheapest place to buy The Past Within?

CJS CD Keys at $5.69 — the lowest of the 4 stores we compare for your region. CJS CD Keys is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Steam at $5.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is The Past Within free?

No — The Past Within is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $5.69.

Has The Past Within ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked is $1.79. It is $5.69 today.

Is The Past Within Steam Deck verified?

Yes. Valve has tested The Past Within and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.

Can I play The Past Within on Mac?

Yes. The Past Within has a native macOS version on Steam.

Does The Past Within have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists The Past Within with online co-op.

Does The Past Within have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists The Past Within with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is The Past Within on PC Game Pass?

No — The Past Within is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $5.69.

The Past Within

Name: The Past Within
Brand: Rusty Lake
Availability: InStock

Rusty Lake · November 2, 2022 · Co-op, Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Escape Room

Buy the The Past Within key for Steam from CJS CD Keys at $5.69 — the cheapest of 4 stores we compare.

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Best price

$5.69-5%

lowest tracked $1.79

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Prices last checked 13 Nov 2026, 03:58 UTC

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Where to buy The Past Within — official stores

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.99

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GOG

Standard Edition · DRM-Free

$5.99

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Cheapest The Past Within keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.69

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Kinguin

Standard Edition · Steam

$6.72

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The Past Within price by region

The Past Within costs $3.99 in Georgia (USD), £4.31 in the United Kingdom, €4.53 in Europe (EUR), $5.69 in the United States, CA$7.79 in Canada, A$8.79 in Australia, NZ$8.99 in New Zealand, R$20.49 in Brazil and zł27.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Past Within offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
Georgia (USD)	$3.99	$3.99	$5.69	4
United Kingdom	£4.31 −28%	£5.99	£4.31	3
Europe (EUR)	€4.53 −24%	€5.99	€4.53	3
United Statesyour region	$5.69 −5%	$5.99	$5.69	4
Canada	CA$7.79	CA$7.79	—	2
Australia	A$8.79	A$8.79	—	2
New Zealand	NZ$8.99	NZ$8.99	—	2
Brazil	R$20.49	R$20.49	—	2
Poland	zł27.49	zł27.49	—	2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Past Within

✦ AI summary

Team up with a friend to solve interconnected puzzles across two parallel worlds—one exploring The Past in 2D and the other The Future in 3D—where constant communication is key to unraveling the mysteries of the Rusty Lake universe. This co-op-only point-and-click adventure requires you to see the same spaces from completely different perspectives, making every puzzle a collaborative challenge that demands teamwork and perspective-sharing.

Note: The Past Within is a co-op-only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game and a way to communicate with each other. Play with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord, which is linked in the sidebar! The past and future cannot be explored alone! Team up with a friend and piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom. Communicate what you see around you to help one another solve various puzzles and explore the worlds from different perspectives! The Past Within is the first co-op only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake.

Features

A co-op experience
Play together with a friend, one in The Past, the other in The Future. Work together to solve the puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion!
Two worlds - Two perspectives
Both players will experience their environments in two different dimensions: 2D as well as in 3D - a first-time experience in the Rusty Lake universe!
Cross-platform play
As long as you can communicate with each other, you and your partner of choice can each play The Past Within on your preferred platform: PC, Mac, iOS, Android and (very soon) Nintendo Switch!
Playtime & Replayability
The game contains 2 chapters and has an average play-time of 2 hours. For the full experience, we recommend replaying the game from the other perspective. Plus you can use our replayability feature for a fresh start with new solutions to all puzzles.

The Past Within — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS
Steam Deck: Verified
Player modes: Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
PC Game Pass: Not included

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The Past Within price history

The Past Within is $5.69 at CJS CD Keys right now, compared across 4 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $1.79.

2026-09-26low $3.35 · now $5.69

Might be worth waiting — It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $3.86.

The Past Within price changes · since 26 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
13 Nov 2026	$5.69 ▼	CJS CD Keys
12 Nov 2026	$5.71 ▼	CJS CD Keys
11 Nov 2026	$5.74 ▼	CJS CD Keys
10 Nov 2026	$5.76 ▲	CJS CD Keys
27 Oct 2026	$3.35 ▼	Steam
12 Oct 2026	$3.95 ▼	GOG
8 Oct 2026	$5.99 ▲	Steam
7 Oct 2026	$4.19 ▲	Steam
26 Sep 2026	$3.95	GOG

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The Past Within — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy The Past Within?: CJS CD Keys at $5.69 — the lowest of the 4 stores we compare for your region. CJS CD Keys is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Steam at $5.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is The Past Within free?: No — The Past Within is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $5.69.
Has The Past Within ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked is $1.79. It is $5.69 today.
Is The Past Within worth buying now?: Might be worth waiting. It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $3.86.
Is The Past Within Steam Deck verified?: Yes. Valve has tested The Past Within and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.
Can I play The Past Within on Mac?: Yes. The Past Within has a native macOS version on Steam.
Does The Past Within have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists The Past Within with online co-op.
Does The Past Within have crossplay?: Yes — Steam lists The Past Within with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.
Is The Past Within on PC Game Pass?: No — The Past Within is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $5.69.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 29, 2026

Decent game. 2nd player required. communication needed between two players to progress the puzzles. Someone in the past and someone in the future.

Recommended Sep 28, 2026

Un juego de acertijos muy bueno y con historia interesante entre alguien del futuro y alguien del pasado, para jugarlo ocupas tener una copia del juego cada quien en steam y uno le va dando instruciones uno al otro, no es que sea una partida en linea, recomendado al 100

Recommended Sep 27, 2026

Amazing game that was very fun to play with a friend. 10/10 recommend and I hope the team does another one.

Recommended Sep 27, 2026

Great game, really cleverly designed.

Recommended Sep 27, 2026

AMAZING

Recommended Sep 23, 2026

peak as always

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