The Past Within Downloads & RevenueThe Past Within · App Store & Google Play
The Past Within gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Past Within by Rusty Lake is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 54 events in the last 12 months
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · AR
- 🌟The Past Within: featuring lifted it to #18 (from #75)iOSTop juegos de pago · CO
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · IT
- 🌟The Past Within: featuring lifted it to #38 (from #91)iOSBetaltoppen: Spel · SE
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · CO
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · ES, SE
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · All Apps · AE
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Games · AE
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · ES
- 📈The Past Within hit #1iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · IT
- 📈The Past Within hit #1iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · CA
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Games · SA
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · All Games · TR
- 📈The Past Within hit #1iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · SA
- 🔎The Past Within reached Top 10 for “rusty lake”iOS#10 in South Korea search · popularity 59
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Adventure · TR
- 📈The Past Within hit #1 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Puzzle · AE · Top Paid · Puzzle · GB
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · All Games · TH
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · All Games · BR
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Games · CO
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100AndroidTop Paid · Adventure · MX
- 📈The Past Within charting in a new countryAndroidMexico
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Adventure · TR · Top Paid · Adventure · VN
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Paid · All Games · NL · Top Paid · Adventure · NL · Top Paid · Adventure · TH · Top Paid · All Games · VN · +1 more
- 📈The Past Within charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidNetherlands · Thailand · Turkey · Vietnam
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · All Games · GB
- 📈The Past Within hit #1AndroidTop Paid · Adventure · GB
- 📈The Past Within hit #1iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · ID
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10 in 3 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Adventure · AE · Top Paid · Adventure · ID · Top Paid · Adventure · IN
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · Adventure · DE · Top Paid · All Games · US
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Games · GB · Top Paid · All Apps · NL
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Adventure · US
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Adventure · GB
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10 in 4 chartsiOSTop Paid · Games · ES · Top Paid · Games · NL · Top Paid · All Apps · SE · Top Paid · Games · SE
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Adventure · SA
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Puzzle · JP
- 🌟The Past Within: featuring lifted it to #16 (from #33)iOSTop juegos de pago · ES
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · ES
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Adventure · ID · Top Paid · Puzzle · ID
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Adventure · KR
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 100 in 2 chartsAndroidTop Paid · All Games · AE · Top Paid · All Games · SA
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · ES, KR
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · ES, KR
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Paid · Adventure · BR · Top Paid · Adventure · US
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10AndroidTop Paid · Adventure · GB
- 🌟The Past Within featured by AppleiOSgames · FR
- 📈The Past Within entered the top 10 in 3 chartsiOSTop Paid · Adventure · AE · Top Paid · Puzzle · AE · Top Paid · Puzzle · IN
- 🆕The Past Within first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕The Past Within first spotted by AppInsideriOS#3 in Top Paid · Puzzle · Italy
- 📦The Past Within version 7.9.1.1AndroidThank you for playing The Past Within, we fixed some bugs in this new version!
- 🆕The Past Within: its developer released another app: Servant of the LakeiOS
- 🆕The Past Within: its developer released another app: Servant of the LakeAndroid
- 🆕The Past Within released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕The Past Within released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Puzzle PaidThe Past Within at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-10. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A co-op only point-and-click adventure game by Rusty Lake that requires two players to solve puzzles across past and future timelines using cross-platform communication. The app is currently ranking in the top 10 for paid puzzle games in major markets including the US, UK, Canada, France, and Italy, indicating strong regional traction for its niche multiplayer format.
Similar apps: It Takes Two, We Were Here, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Co-op Puzzle Adventure Hand-drawn 2D/3D Hybrid Mystery medium sessions multiplayer Premium
#point-and-click #puzzle #co-op #mystery #rusty lake #cross-platform
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
The Past Within declares it collects no data at all — the rarest and most private label on the App Store.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
The Past Within downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 100k+ |
| Google Play | 100+ | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | 500+ Confidence | 500k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where The Past Within's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Ad-led
How The Past Within makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #2 Games › Puzzle Paid | 23 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #4 Games › Adventure Paid | 12 of 23 countries | – | #194 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 18 | 45% | ▼ -55% |
| Germany | 4 | 10% | steady |
 United Kingdom | 2.8 | 7% | ▲ +125% |
 Japan | 2.5 | 6% | steady |
 South Korea | 2.5 | 6% | ▼ -50% |
 Turkey | 2.5 | 6% | steady |
 Canada | 1.5 | 4% | – |
 France | 1.5 | 4% | – |
 Netherlands | 1.2 | 3% | – |
 Poland | 1.1 | 3% | – |
 Brazil | 1 | 3% | – |
 Spain | 1 | 3% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 7.4k |
| Google Play | 4.8 ★ | 50k 1.4k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 57k |
What users say about The Past Within
From the 52 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game as a highly engaging and atmospheric co-op puzzle experience that offers excellent value for its low price. While most reviews highlight the fun of playing with a partner, some users express frustration with the short length and occasional technical bugs.
Mostly positive (92% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful.
What people like
- Fun: “Fun spooky puzzle game for 2”
- Useful: “I highly recommend this game”
- Design: “The design of this puzzle solving game is INCREDIBLE”
- Price & subscription: “Fun, different , and worth the price”
About The Past Within
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
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: Mac, PC and 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 App Store
The Past Within gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Past Within is #4 in Games › Puzzle Paid in United States and charting in 23 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 10 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Games › Puzzle PaidThe Past Within at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-10. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A co-op only point-and-click adventure game by Rusty Lake that requires two players to solve puzzles across past and future timelines using cross-platform communication. The app is currently ranking in the top 10 for paid puzzle games in major markets including the US, UK, Canada, France, and Italy, indicating strong regional traction for its niche multiplayer format.
Similar apps: It Takes Two, We Were Here, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Co-op Puzzle Adventure Hand-drawn 2D/3D Hybrid Mystery medium sessions multiplayer Premium
#point-and-click #puzzle #co-op #mystery #rusty lake #cross-platform
The Past Within on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
The Past Within declares it collects no data at all — the rarest and most private label on the App Store.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
The Past Within downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where The Past Within's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in The Past Within before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How The Past Within makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Australia
Argentina
Colombia
Russia
MalaysiaApps near The Past Within on the chart
Games › Puzzle Paid, around #4.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (12)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18 | 45% | ▼ -55% |
| Germany | 4 | 10% | steady |
| United Kingdom | 2.8 | 7% | ▲ +125% |
| Japan | 2.5 | 6% | steady |
| South Korea | 2.5 | 6% | ▼ -50% |
| Turkey | 2.5 | 6% | steady |
| Canada | 1.5 | 4% | – |
| France | 1.5 | 4% | – |
| Netherlands | 1.2 | 3% | – |
| Poland | 1.1 | 3% | – |
| Brazil | 1 | 3% | – |
| Spain | 1 | 3% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about The Past Within
From the 52 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game as a highly engaging and atmospheric co-op puzzle experience that offers excellent value for its low price. While most reviews highlight the fun of playing with a partner, some users express frustration with the short length and occasional technical bugs.
Mostly positive (92% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful.
What people like
- Fun: “Fun spooky puzzle game for 2”
- Useful: “I highly recommend this game”
- Design: “The design of this puzzle solving game is INCREDIBLE”
- Price & subscription: “Fun, different , and worth the price”
About The Past Within
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
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: Mac, PC and 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.
Latest updates
More from Rusty Lake
The Past Within Android
The Past Within gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Past Within is #4 in Games › Adventure Paid on Google Play in Germany and charting in 12 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 10 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Adventure PaidThe Past Within at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The Past Within is a premium, co-op-only point-and-click adventure game by Rusty Lake that requires two players to solve puzzles across different time periods and perspectives. It holds strong positions in the paid adventure charts of Great Britain (#4) and Germany (#5), while maintaining steady visibility in diverse markets like the US, Turkey, and Vietnam.
Similar apps: It Takes Two, Unravel Two, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Co-op Puzzle Adventure Surreal Illustration Mystery medium sessions multiplayer Premium
#point-and-click #puzzle #co-op #narrative #cross-platform #rusty lake
The Past Within on Google Play
App details
The Past Within downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where The Past Within's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in The Past Within before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How The Past Within makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Games › AdventurePaid | #4 |
| United Kingdom | Games › AdventurePaid | #5 |
| United States | Games › AdventurePaid | #16 |
| United Kingdom | All GamesPaid | #61 |
| United States | All GamesPaid | #184 |
| Germany | All GamesPaid | #63 |
 India | Games › AdventurePaid | #15 |
| United States | Games › AdventureGrossing | #194 |
 Mexico | Games › AdventurePaid | #15 |
 Indonesia | Games › AdventurePaid | #15 |
 Saudi Arabia | Games › AdventurePaid | #15 |
| Turkey | Games › AdventurePaid | #14 |
 United Arab Emirates | Games › AdventurePaid | #15 |
| Netherlands | Games › AdventurePaid | #15 |
| Mexico | All GamesPaid | #104 |
 Thailand | Games › AdventurePaid | #15 |
 Vietnam | Games › AdventurePaid | #13 |
| Saudi Arabia | All GamesPaid | #126 |
| India | Games › AdventureGrossing | #179 |
| Netherlands | All GamesPaid | #123 |
| United Arab Emirates | All GamesPaid | #126 |
| Saudi Arabia | Games › AdventureGrossing | #190 |
| Vietnam | All GamesPaid | #114 |
| United Arab Emirates | Games › AdventureGrossing | #186 |
| Vietnam | Games › AdventureGrossing | #159 |
Apps near The Past Within on the chart
Games › Adventure Paid, around #4.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about The Past Within
From the 150 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users overwhelmingly praise the game's unique co-op mechanics and atmospheric Rusty Lake style, frequently highlighting it as a fun bonding experience for couples and families. The primary criticism centers on the game being too short, with several players expressing a desire for more content or chapters.
Mostly positive (92% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and being useful.
What people like
- Fun: “I enjoyed playing so much”
- Useful: “highly recommended to play!!!!”
- Price & subscription: “short and qorth the price”
- Ease of use: “Not overly difficult but not too easy either”
About The Past Within
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
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.
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