Rusty Lake has announced that Servant of the Lake will launch on August 13, 2026 for PC via Steam and itch.io, as well as Android and iOS.
This new premium adventure brings players back to the infamous Vanderboom Manor, one of the most iconic locations in the Rusty Lake universe.
A House Full of Secrets and Strange Duties
In Servant of the Lake, you step into the role of a house servant preparing for the arrival of important guests.
Your daily tasks seem simple at first:
- Tending the property
- Welcoming visitors
- Ensuring the Vanderboom family’s comfort
But beneath the routine lies a web of alchemical ambitions, unsettling rituals and the kind of surreal logic Rusty Lake fans know all too well.
A Return to Classic Point and Click Roots
This entry brings the series back to its traditional puzzle adventure style.
Set during the era of Aldous and William Vanderboom, the story unfolds decades before Rusty Lake: Roots, offering new insight into the family’s twisted legacy.
Every room in the manor hides a secret, and every task spirals into something stranger than it first appears.
Surreal Puzzles With Unexpected Consequences
Players will straighten portraits, wash laundry and complete household chores, but these mundane actions quickly evolve into:
- Alchemical experiments
- Ritualistic procedures
- Puzzles with eerie, dreamlike outcomes
Rusty Lake’s signature surrealism is woven into every interaction.
A Dark Narrative Set Before Roots
As an employee of the estate, you explore the mansion during a weekend filled with mysteries, cryptic events and disturbing revelations.
The narrative digs deeper into the Vanderboom lineage, expanding the lore while maintaining the unsettling tone that defines the series.
An Atmospheric Soundtrack
The game features an original score by Victor Butzelaar, whose haunting melodies guide players through both the quiet tasks and the most bizarre moments of the story.
The soundtrack enhances the tension and reinforces the eerie calm that permeates Vanderboom Manor.
Key Features
- Classic Rusty Lake point and click gameplay
- Surreal puzzles blending mundane tasks with alchemical experiments
- A dark narrative set before Rusty Lake: Roots
- Exploration of Vanderboom Manor during the era of Aldous and William Vanderboom
- Original soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar
- A premium standalone adventure from the creators of Cube Escape, The Past Within and Underground Blossom