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Games like The Past Within

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 and communicate what you see around you. Solve the puzzles and uncover Albert Vanderboom’s plan.

IndieAdventureby Rusty Lakereleased Nov 2, 2022
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Top 12 games similar to The Past Within

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    We Were Here Too

    As your final hour approaches, a large structure looms up in the distance, towering above the relentless storm. Discover the truth behind this dark castle in a communication-based, cooperative puzzle adventure.

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    Tick Tock: A Tale for Two

    You and your friend are trapped in a mystical world. As time ebbs away you must solve increasingly complex puzzles to escape. Cooperation is key as neither of you have the full picture! Play on two devices, local or remotely, all you need is a voice connection.

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  3. 3

    Cube Escape Collection

    In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology you follow the path of Dale and Laura and other famous Rusty lake characters such as Mr. Crow and Mr. Owl. The series will be updated, preserved and bundled to survive the end of the Flash Games era.

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    Escape Simulator

    First-person puzzler you can play solo or in an online co-op. Explore a set of highly interactive escape rooms. Move furniture, pick up and examine everything, smash pots and break locks! Play thousands of community-made rooms through the level editor.

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    We Were Here Forever

    You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?

    AdventureCasualIndie
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    Another Door: Escape Room

    The goal is simple : Open the Door and Escape. From the moment you enter, you'll face a series of devious puzzles, perfect for solo or collaborative play with friends. Built from the ground up for immersive VR, this episodic adventure brings the thrill of real-world escape rooms to virtual reality.

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    Escape Academy

    Welcome to Escape Academy. Train to become the ultimate Escapist. Solve Puzzles. Hack Servers. Meet the Faculty. Brew the perfect cup of tea. Escape Rooms in single player or co-op with a friend - local or online!

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    Escape Simulator 2

    Sequel to the best-selling escape room game, brings a fresh take on first-person puzzles with a variety of new rooms to explore solo or with friends. Solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, or craft your own escape rooms with Room Editor 2.0.

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    Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

    Unravel the mystery of a cryptic box in this 2-player co-op puzzle game. Join forces as two detectives, solve cooperative puzzles, communicate effectively, crack the codes and outsmart the killer.

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    Unsolved Case

    A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer.

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    Split Brain

    Share the same body with a friend in Split Brain. One of you controls, the other one sees, but the decisions are made together! Face the illusion and uncover the truth to find your way out of Hexarture.

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    Malice

    You fall through a sinkhole into a nightmarish Japanese mansion with a lingering, sinister presence and terrifying threats… and the only way out is deeper in. Malice is a two-player, compulsory co-op survival horror that forces you to make unforgiving choices and rely on your wits to survive.

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