Rusty Lake: Hotel

Rusty Lake

Rank: #6 / 6
Released: 2015
Studio: Rusty Lake
Genre: puzzle video game

At a glance

Rusty Lake: Hotel is a single-player point-and-click puzzle adventure from developer and publisher Rusty Lake. Set in a surreal, eerie hotel, it asks you to serve its guests and solve the mysteries surrounding their stay. The story unfolds across five dinners with intriguing guests and staff, while six rooms offer distinct brain teasers. Each room has its own theme song, adding to the atmosphere as you explore. The game also includes Steam Achievements, Trading Cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It is available for Windows and macOS. Originally released in 2015, its Steam release date is January 29, 2016. For players who enjoy puzzle-led adventures, the hotel setting combines room-by-room challenges with a suspenseful story.

Who it is for

Suited to players looking for a single-player point-and-click adventure built around puzzles, an eerie setting and a story told over five dinners.

What is good

Six rooms of varied brain teasers
Five dinners advance the story
Each room has its own theme song
Steam Cloud and Family Sharing support

What to know first

Single-player only
Available on Windows and macOS

Verdict

Rusty Lake: Hotel pairs a surreal hotel mystery with puzzles spread across six rooms. Its single-player format and Windows and macOS availability are worth noting.