Rusty Lake is back with another belter, so I get to shout about the overlooked puzzle series all over again
Rusty Lake returns with Servant of the Lake, a surreal point-and-click adventure that exemplifies why this puzzle series deserves wider recognition. The game features the developer’s signature blend of darkly absurd, grotesque puzzle design—players manipulate weather systems, collect severed fingers, and interact with disturbing biological elements to progress. Described as “not your average point-and-click adventure,” Servant of the Lake continues Rusty Lake’s tradition of unconventional puzzle-solving mechanics that blur the line between dark humor and macabre storytelling. The gameplay emphasizes bizarre and unexpected interactions, such as collecting a cat’s vomit to repair furniture or placing fly eggs on grilled fish to satisfy dinner guests. The series has cultivated a dedicated following despite remaining underappreciated in broader gaming discourse, known for its willingness to embrace unsettling imagery and surreal logic in puzzle design. With this new entry, Rusty Lake reaffirms its position as a distinctive voice in indie adventure gaming.