Can I Run The Past Within?
Rusty Lake · 2022
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.
Can You Run The Past Within?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Past Within’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Past Within — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.4GHz Dual Core | 2.4GHz Dual Core |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 8+ | Windows 8+ |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →The Past Within is a demanding adventure game from 2022. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 78 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 148 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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The Past Within System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Past Within, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 8+ |
| Processor | 2.4GHz Dual Core |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 8+ Processor: 2.4GHz Dual Core Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 1 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Past Within — FAQ
Can I run The Past Within?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 78 FPS at 1080p in The Past Within. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 148 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for The Past Within?+
The Past Within needs at least a 2.4GHz Dual Core processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 8+.
Can The Past Within run without a graphics card?+
No — The Past Within is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT).
How much RAM does The Past Within need?+
The Past Within officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.