Rusty Lake Hotel

Buy96%

Overwhelmingly Positive · 11k player reviews · High confidence

Yes, worth buying.

Rusty Lake · Puzzle · Jan 29, 2016

Player review score
96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Price
$1.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
23
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
20
Full audio1 of 20
Subtitles20 of 20

Should I buy Rusty Lake Hotel?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 95 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 37 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Interface: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 11k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
83% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews17% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
95 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
As part of the larger Rusty Lake series, this game offers a standalone experience that masterfully combines intricate puzzles, unsettling narrative threads, and a distinctive art style to create an immersive and memorable journey.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
37 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I bought this game because it was on sale for pennies and the art style was really dope.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
They need some brain work while the difficulty level is appropriate for the players.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Importantly, the game’s mechanics encourage experimentation and curiosity, rewarding players who take the time to observe and piece together the often cryptic hints.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
14 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design further elevates the mood, with ambient noises, subtle music, and carefully placed sound effects that heighten tension and immersion without overwhelming the player.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story95 reviews
Graphics37 reviews
Difficulty20 reviews
Gameplay20 reviews
Audio14 reviews
Divided opinion

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain
Interface
83% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud
  • Steam Trading Cards

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$1.99

The lowest we've tracked is $0.99.

6 points recordedtoday · $1.99