Lake

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It's September 1, 1986. You take on the role of forty-something Meredith Weiss, who returns from the big city to her quiet hometown.

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Developer:
Gamious
Publisher:
Whitethorn Games
Release date:
01 September 2021
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (59)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (2463)

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Description

It's September 1, 1986. You take on the role of forty-something Meredith Weiss, who returns from the big city to her quiet hometown. She exchanges her busy career at a software company to fill in for her dad, the local mail carrier.

During her two-week stay in beautiful Providence Oaks, Oregon, she runs into a few familiar faces as well as plenty of new folk. As Meredith, you get to decide who to talk to, who to befriend and perhaps even start a romantic relationship with.

Whatever happens, at the end of her stint she'll have to make up her mind: return to her demanding job in the big city, or stay in the town she grew up in?

Play Lake and…

  • Escape to a beautiful, rustic environment without cellphones and the Internet.
  • Drive around the lake in your dad's trusty mail truck, or let the auto-pilot do the work.
  • Talk to a range of engaging characters, each with their own personalities and quirks.
  • Choose after-work activities: hang out with your friends, help out your neighbours or stay home and read a book.
  • Experience two weeks of branching story that doesn't shy away from slice-of-life themes.
  • Determine your own story: there are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers or endings, simply what you want to happen.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS:
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor:
Intel Core i5-4570 / AMD FX-8350
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GTX 760 / Radeon HD 7950 (2GB VRAM)
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
2 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Based on Low graphics settings. Dedicated GPU required.

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10 64 bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5-7600 / Ryzen 5 1600
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GTX 970 / Radeon R9 390 (4GB VRAM)
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
2 GB available space
Additional Notes:
Based on High/Ultra graphics settings. Dedicated GPU required, SSD recommended.

User reviews

juba
Recommended | 17 Apr 2026
6.4h played

A game with a surprising story. A calm and relaxing game, cozy style. I liked the graphics, the voice acting, and the mechanics. I like being able to choose the direction of the game's story. I highly recommend it. I

Helpful: 6
Moonwoven
Recommended | 02 May 2026
13.1h played

Def a Cozy Game I recommend. Had fun driving around and getting to know the people of P.O. and the story line.. sometimes I couldn't wait for the conversations to end to be honest, so I'm looking forward to the endless

Helpful: 2
QQshkin
Recommended | 03 May 2026
3.1h played

There's bad escapism and there's good escapism, and this game is definitely of the good variety. I love games which actually put you in a situation which feels honest and real. This game, of course, could be construed

Helpful: 10
alhexx
Not recommended | 18 May 2026
11.7h played

I don't mean to sound rude or anything, but this game is more boring than it is cozy or relaxing and I think that it is drastically overrated for what it offers, especially at the price point of 20€. I've bought this

Helpful: 5
mogwaiibee
Recommended | 14 May 2026
11.8h played

This was a an absolute pleasure to play. I genuinely enjoyed every moment. It's a tough world out there right now and this has brought me a little afternoon peace. Thank you. <3

Helpful: 1
Dracomer
Recommended | 25 Apr 2026
7.3h played

Nice and relaxing game but unfortunately it gets boring after a while. I would've loved for the world to be more dynamic and interactive. Overall, it's a 6.5/10 game. P.S. Be careful not to turn on the VSync in the

Helpful: 0