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When the Past was Around is an adventure point-and-click puzzle game about love, moving on, letting go, and the joy and pain of everything in between.

When The Past Was Around is a cute, hidden object and female protagonist game developed by Mojiken and published by Toge Productions.
Released on September 22nd 2020 is available on Windows and MacOS in 16 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Portugal, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Turkish and Indonesian.

It has received 4,049 reviews of which 3,865 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 7.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.01€ on Gamivo.

The Steam community has classified When The Past Was Around into these genres:

Cute Hidden Object Female Protagonist Relaxing Surreal Interactive Fiction 2D Singleplayer Puzzle Point & Click Story Rich Abstract Romance Casual Colorful Hand-drawn Stylized Philosophical Atmospheric Music

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
  • Processor: 1.8 GHz or faster processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X 9.0c compatible video card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.9+
  • Processor: Dual Core 1.6 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

User reviews & Ratings

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June 2025
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3471052113] Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Grief, love, healing. I’m not even sure how to write this review. Or how to rate the game, for that matter. Do I give it five stars for the stunning art, the beautiful soundtrack, the clever puzzles, and the heart-wrenchingly well-written story? Or do I give it one star—for the sheer emotional damage it caused me? This game is a quiet storm. A delicate blend of grief, love, and healing—told through a series of puzzles that feel less like challenges and more like moments of reflection. The art is absolutely gorgeous, and the music wraps around you like a soft blanket… right before pulling it away and leaving you in tears. I didn’t finish the game. The game finished me. By the time the credits rolled, I was an emotional puddle. I wanted to scream. Maybe even throw it out the window. And yet, I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s beautiful. It’s haunting. It broke me, and I’m still thankful for it. So yes—five stars. And also, one. (But mostly five.) -- 𖹭 [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3471052113] Click here 𖹭 to understand the star rating.
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March 2025
This is a very beautiful game. Not so much of the game play but it's more of the meaning behind it. If you're grieving, this game will help you to realise that memories last forever. The people you love will always be in your heart. Sometimes, things happen without a reason. Sometimes, there's no answer, and it's okay. It happens. Life happens. People come and go. What stays is the lesson you've learnt from it. It's part of the human experience. It is okay to move on.
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March 2025
Definitely recommend! The artwork is so pretty and the story is very emotional but so heartwarming. Love the little puzzles in the game
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March 2025
What a brilliant game. I have never cried so much while embracing art. Having lost a partner not long ago it hit hard. The fact that she also played violin made me feel it even more. I can't give enough praise to the musicians and the people who did the art. This all came together like a beautiful movie. Very rewarding
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Oct. 2024
Thank you for this wonderful game! I am currently going through a difficult time in my personal life and I have to deal with strong emotions. However, this game has been a real lifesaver for me. It allowed me to relax into a cozy atmosphere, enjoy the beautiful music and experience the feelings I have been waiting for. I understand how difficult it is to experience the loss of a loved one, and I find it especially difficult to deal with the memories of it. But the past cannot be changed, and we only have to live in the present. I hope that, like the main character, I can let go of this person and move on to build a future. I especially want to mention the great music accompaniment, which created a special atmosphere. At the end of the game I couldn't hold back my tears.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When The Past Was Around is currently priced at 7.79€ on Steam.

When The Past Was Around is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 7.79€ on Steam.

When The Past Was Around received 3,865 positive votes out of a total of 4,049 achieving an impressive rating of 9.17.
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When The Past Was Around was developed by Mojiken and published by Toge Productions.

When The Past Was Around is playable and fully supported on Windows.

When The Past Was Around is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

When The Past Was Around is not playable on Linux.

When The Past Was Around is a single-player game.

There are 2 DLCs available for When The Past Was Around. Explore additional content available for When The Past Was Around on Steam.

When The Past Was Around does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

When The Past Was Around supports Remote Play on Phone and Remote Play on Tablet. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

When The Past Was Around is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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When The Past Was Around
7.79€ -88% 7.79€ 1.01€
9.2
3,865
184
Game modes
Features
Online players
3
Developer
Mojiken
Publisher
Toge Productions
Release 22 Sep 2020
Platforms
Remote Play
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