When the Past Was Around
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Time to beat
- About 2 hours
- Languages
- 16 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
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Mac requirements have not been published. Check the game’s store listing for supported systems.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | – | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz or faster processor | 2.8 GHz or faster processor |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct X 9.0c compatible video card | Direct X 9.0c compatible video card |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 2 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (Xbox One)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $7.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 |
Last checked 19 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play When the Past Was Around alone?
Yes, When the Past Was Around has a single-player mode.
Is When the Past Was Around multiplayer?
No. When the Past Was Around is listed as single player only.
How long is When the Past Was Around?
When the Past Was Around takes about 2 hours at a normal pace, 1 hours if you rush, 3 hours to complete everything, based on 3 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does When the Past Was Around support?
Interface: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian and 4 more.
Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Spanish (Spain) and 2 more.
Can my PC run When the Past Was Around?
The minimum is 1.8 GHz or faster processor, 1 GB RAM and Direct X 9.0c compatible video card.
What platforms is When the Past Was Around on?
Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One.
Where is When the Past Was Around cheapest?
In United States, at $7.99 on Steam, as last checked.