The Past Within
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 994 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 898 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 947 fps | 770 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 859 fps | 687 fps | 558 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 890 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 866 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 829 fps | 674 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 888 fps | 711 fps | 577 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 805 fps | 644 fps | 515 fps | 419 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 898 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 847 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 979 fps | 795 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 967 fps | 774 fps | 629 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 829 fps | 663 fps | 539 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 913 fps | 730 fps | 584 fps | 475 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 888 fps | 711 fps | 568 fps | 462 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 839 fps | 671 fps | 537 fps | 436 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 765 fps | 612 fps | 489 fps | 398 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 691 fps | 553 fps | 442 fps | 359 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 592 fps | 474 fps | 379 fps | 308 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 429 fps | 343 fps | 275 fps | 223 fps |
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About
The Past Within is a 2022 cooperative adventure game from Rusty Lake that offers a unique asymmetrical gameplay experience. One player inhabits the past while the other explores the future, requiring constant communication and observation to solve puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom's mysterious plan. This indie title emphasizes storytelling and puzzle-solving over action, making it a distinctive entry in the adventure genre.
Running The Past Within requires minimal hardware, making it accessible to most PC gamers. With a minimum GPU requirement around entry-level performance (score ~283), even integrated graphics can handle this title smoothly at high FPS. You won't need a dedicated graphics card for benchmark-quality performance, and the game runs comfortably on systems with just 1 GB RAM. This makes it ideal for testing on older machines or as a lightweight benchmark for minimal system specifications.
The Past Within scores a respectable 70/100, making it worth playing if you enjoy narrative-driven puzzle games with a friend. The cooperative focus and creative asymmetrical design offer something genuinely different from typical indie adventures.
Performance profile
Released in November 2022, The Past Within targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
The Past Within is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — The Past Within runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
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.
