The mystery game “The Past Within” is currently on sale on Steam for €4. You play the game cooperatively with another person, where you must work together from two different perspectives.
What kind of game is The Past Within? It is a mystery game with horror elements designed for 2 players. Together, you need to solve puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.
The special thing about it is that you are in different times. One player works in the “past” while the other person acts in the “future.”
This way, you are in the same game world but see things from two completely different perspectives.
Here you can see the trailer for The Past Within:
Communication is key in The Past Within
What does the gameplay in The Past Within look like? One person plays in the future, while the other plays in the past. Each player explores their respective surroundings.
The communication exchange between players is crucial in the game. You need to tell each other what you see in order to cooperate and solve the puzzles.
The game functions as a point-and-click adventure for two. The game world is designed in both 2D and 3D. The game consists of two chapters, which take around 2 hours to play through. Thus, it is more intended as a casual game with friends.
However, after the first playthrough, you can play the game again with swapped perspectives. There is a “replay function,” where the puzzles are equipped with new solutions.
How does the coop work in The Past Within? As for the coop, The Past Within is a pure coop game for two people and cannot be played alone.
This means: Both players must own the game and must be able to communicate with each other – whether directly next to each other on the sofa or online. You can either play the game with a friend or find another person on the official Discord server of the game.
How do players rate The Past Within? The game has a very positive rating on Steam. Of the total 2,511 user reviews, 92% are positive (as of November 11, 2022, via Steam).
Players praise The Past Within as a short, entertaining coop game with partners or friends that can be played together in an evening. The puzzles are fun but not too difficult.
However, one person notes that the replay function doesn’t work very well, and a second playthrough was not enjoyable. Due to the reduced price, it was just acceptable for the user.
How much does The Past Within cost? On Steam, the mystery game is currently on sale. Instead of €5.99, you pay 40% less, which is €3.59. The introductory offer runs until November 16, 2022.
For which platforms is The Past Within available? Once the two players have found a way to communicate with each other, they can play across different platforms. The Past Within is available on:
- PC
- Mac
- iOS
- Android
- coming soon to Nintendo Switch
If you’re currently looking for interesting games on Steam, you can find a popular action shooter with coop that has 96% positive reviews on Steam – currently costs only half.
