What is the cheapest place to buy The Past Within?

GOG at $3.95 — an official store, and the lowest of the 2 stores we compare for your region. 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 $3.95.

Has The Past Within ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026 is $1.79. It is $3.95 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 $3.95.

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 Past Within from GOG at $3.95 — the cheapest of 2 stores we compare.

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Very Positive95% · 16,83146playing now

Best price

29 Fair price

$3.95-34%

$5.99lowest tracked $1.79

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Prices last checked 22 Sep 2026, 18:21 UTC

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Where to buy The Past Within — official stores

GOG

Standard Edition · DRM-Free

-34%

$3.95

$5.99

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Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.99

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The Past Within price by region

The Past Within costs $3.95 in the United States, €3.95 in Europe (EUR), £3.95 in the United Kingdom, $3.95 in Georgia (USD), CA$5.15 in Canada, A$5.79 in Australia, NZ$6.11 in New Zealand, R$13.49 in Brazil and zł18.15 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Past Within offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Statesyour region	$3.95 −34%	$3.95	—	2
Europe (EUR)	€3.95 −34%	€3.95	€4.71	3
United Kingdom	£3.95 −34%	£3.95	—	2
Georgia (USD)	$3.95 −34%	$3.95	—	2
Canada	CA$5.15 −34%	CA$5.15	—	2
Australia	A$5.79 −34%	A$5.79	—	2
New Zealand	NZ$6.11 −34%	NZ$6.11	—	2
Brazil	R$13.49 −34%	R$13.49	—	2
Poland	zł18.15 −34%	zł18.15	—	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.

Trailers & screenshots

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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 $3.95 at GOG right now, compared across 2 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $1.79.

2026-06-18low $1.95 · now $2.54

Might be worth waiting — It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $1.97.

The Past Within price changes · tracked since 18 Jun 2026
Date	Price	Store
22 Sep 2026	$2.54 ▲	Gameseal
19 Sep 2026	$1.95 ▼	Keycense
16 Sep 2026	$1.96 ▼	Keycense
10 Sep 2026	$1.97 ▼	Keycense
8 Sep 2026	$1.98 ▼	Keycense
6 Sep 2026	$2.57 ▲	Gameseal
2 Sep 2026	$1.97 ▼	Keycense
25 Aug 2026	$1.98 ▼	Keycense
21 Aug 2026	$1.99 ▼	Keycense
18 Aug 2026	$3.04 ▲	Keycense
17 Aug 2026	$2.99 ▲	Steam
14 Aug 2026	$2.76 ▼	Keycense

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The Past Within — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy The Past Within?: GOG at $3.95 — an official store, and the lowest of the 2 stores we compare for your region. 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 $3.95.
Has The Past Within ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026 is $1.79. It is $3.95 today.
Is The Past Within worth buying now?: Might be worth waiting. It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $1.97.
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 $3.95.

What Steam players say

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

Recommended Sep 3, 2026

Can't wait for more co-op games from Rusty Lake.

1 found this helpful

Recommended Sep 1, 2026

Wow, that was money well spent! I didn't see the time go by and had such a great time with my friend! Great game design, absolutely amazing project. We'll play some more to get 100% of the achievements :))

1 found this helpful

Recommended Sep 1, 2026

This game is such a fun take at co-op puzzles, the way I played this with my friend without being directly connected and still be able to see the same stuff at the same time is peak game design!! Thank you very much for this masterpiece!

1 found this helpful

Recommended Sep 7, 2026

So much fun! A great way to connect with friends and work your brain a little bit.

Recommended Sep 1, 2026

Nice short puzzle game. Had alot of fun with it.

Recommended Aug 30, 2026

This game is an absolute marvel! Get it and thanks me later!

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