Servant of the Lake launched on August 13, 2026, and is available now on Steam, iOS, and Android. Rusty Lake’s point-and-click puzzle adventure follows a new servant working inside the Vanderboom estate decades before the events of Rusty Lake: Roots.
Release Date and Platforms
- Release date: August 13, 2026.
- PC and Mac: Steam for Windows and macOS.
- Mobile: App Store for iPhone and iPad, plus Google Play for Android.
- Free PC demo: available on Steam.
- Free mobile trial: Servant of the Lake Lite.
Rusty Lake has not announced a PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch version. The game is currently available only on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with no official console date or store page.
How Much Does It Cost?
In the United States, Steam lists a regular price of $7.99. A 25% introductory discount lowers it to $5.99 through August 27, 2026. The App Store and Google Play versions cost $4.99. Prices can differ by region.
Servant of the Lake is a premium game, not a free-to-play release. The free Steam demo and Servant of the Lake Lite let you try the opening, but the complete game is a separate purchase.
What Is Included in the Demo?
The demo introduces the servant, the estate, and Aldous Vanderboom’s morning routine. You solve a chain of item puzzles involving breakfast, clothing, a clock, portraits, and several strange requests. An optional hidden code gives you an extra clue.
Use the complete demo walkthrough for every required solution in order.
The demo and Lite version remain useful if you want to check the controls, visual style, and puzzle design before paying. They cover the opening and are not free editions of the complete game.
Mobile Requirements
On Apple devices, the current listing requires iOS 15.0 or later for iPhone, iPadOS 15.0 or later for iPad, and macOS 12.0 or later for Mac. The listed download size is 792.2 MB, although future updates can change it.
The Google Play page lists the Android version as a paid game and also links to Servant of the Lake Lite. Android compatibility depends on the phone or tablet connected to your Google account, so check the store page on the device you plan to use.
Where to Buy Servant of the Lake
Choose Steam for Windows or macOS if you want Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. Choose the mobile version for iPhone, iPad, or Android. The official stores list one standard game rather than separate deluxe or season-pass editions.
What Kind of Game Is It?
Servant of the Lake is a single-player puzzle adventure. You explore rooms, collect objects, combine clues, prepare meals, wash clothes, clean the house, and help with unusual experiments. The official screenshots also show outdoor areas, including the estate grounds and gardens.
The story follows Aldous, William, and Alexandra Vanderboom through the eyes of their new servant. Rusty Lake sets it decades before Rusty Lake: Roots. New players can begin here; the spoiler-light guide to whether you need to play Roots first explains what returning players will recognize.
Audio, Voices, and Languages
Victor Butzelaar composed the soundtrack. Rusty Lake has also confirmed voice performances for William, Alexandra, Aldous, the maid, and the coachman. The App Store currently lists English plus 20 additional languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese options.
Servant of the Lake is out now. The full game costs $7.99 on Steam before discounts and $4.99 on the US mobile stores; the Steam demo and Lite version remain free ways to try the opening. Check your regional store for the final price and device compatibility.
