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The Past WithinVSWe Were Here Forever

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

The Past Within

The Past Within

IndieAdventure
Quality
76Popularity
34Value
43
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 5 days
$5.99
Buy Now
VS
We Were Here Forever

We Were Here Forever

CasualIndieAdventure
Quality
73Popularity
34Value
75
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
in 1 hour
−70% $5.44
Buy Now

Winner

We Were Here Forever wins 8 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

4
The Past Within
4 of 12 metrics
We Were Here Forever
8 of 12 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.99 -
$5.44 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$3.95 Wins
$5.13 -
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-70% Wins
Sales Frequency
12 price changes -
94 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
94.6% positive Wins
90.7% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
14.5K -
16.0K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
13.7K -
14.5K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
783 Wins
1.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
72 -
278 Wins
Steam Recommendations
14.2K -
15.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
24 -
39 Wins
Supported Languages
23 languages
23 languages
Release Date
Nov 2022 Wins
May 2022 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeThe Past Within

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeWe Were Here Forever

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
The Past Within
We Were Here Forever

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

The Past Within

The Past Within

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$5.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +12% $6.69View
We Were Here Forever

We Were Here Forever

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −70% $5.44Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +9% $5.94View
GamersGate
GamersGate +231% $17.99View
Steam
Steam +231% $17.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

The Past Within

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

95% positive (14,477 reviews) — very positive reception
14,477 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Seen it cheaper before — consider wishlisting and waiting.

$5.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

Player count surging +70%
148 concurrent players — smaller but active
14,477 total reviews — proven game with large community

We Were Here Forever

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

91% positive (15,970 reviews) — very positive reception
15,970 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$5.44 — very accessible price
70% off — solid discount
Historical low: $4.22 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

Strong +41% player growth
439 concurrent players — smaller but active
15,970 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsThe Past WithinWe Were Here Forever
Release Date
November 2, 2022
May 10, 2022
Developers
Rusty Lake
Total Mayhem Games
Publishers
Rusty Lake
Total Mayhem Games
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
24
39

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

The Past Within

No PC requirements data available

We Were Here Forever

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4000 series or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 or equivalent, integrated graphics not supported
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: A working PC-compatible microphone

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: The Past Within or We Were Here Forever?

We Were Here Forever won the comparison against The Past Within based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is The Past Within worth buying over We Were Here Forever?

Based on the metrics, We Were Here Forever won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. We Were Here Forever currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 12:40 PM UTC

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