Is The Past Within co-op?

Yes, The Past Within supports co-op.

Does The Past Within have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for The Past Within.

How many people play The Past Within?

About 51 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

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Is The Past Within multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. The Past Within is a co-op puzzle & chaos game released in 2022, 95% positive on Steam (15,156 reviews), with 51 playing right now. $5.99 on Steam.

Co-opParty & co-op · Co-op puzzle & chaos

The Past Within is the new co-op experience from Rusty Lake! Play together with someone you deem trustworthy: one in The Past, the other in The Future. Observe…

Steam tags: Co-op, Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Escape Room, Horror, Mystery, Point & Click

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Quick answers

Is The Past Within co-op?: Yes, The Past Within supports co-op.
Does The Past Within have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for The Past Within.
How many people play The Past Within?: About 51 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; updated 2026-09-08. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.