Is The Past Within appropriate for children?

# The Past Within - Parent Guide "The Past Within" is a cooperative puzzle game with strong horror and atmospheric elements that may frighten younger children, though it contains no graphic violence or inappropriate language. It requires a second player (online or local) to solve surreal, story-driven mysteries. Best suited for teens 13+, not recommended for children under that age.

What age is The Past Within suitable for?

Our verdict for The Past Within is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Past Within safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

None

👻

Horror / Scary

Strong

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Online Safety & Strangers

Mild

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

Released

2022

ESRB Rating

Teen

Available on

PC, macOS, iOS, Android

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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