The White Door

Rusty Lake

Rank: #3 / 6
Released: 2020
Studio: Rusty Lake
Genre: puzzle video game, graphic adventure game

At a glance

The White Door is a single-player point-and-click adventure from Rusty Lake, released in 2020. It follows Robert Hill, who wakes in a mental health facility with severe memory loss. You guide him through the facility’s strict daily routine, explore his dreams and work to recover his memories through puzzles and riddles. The game uses split-screen gameplay to present Robert’s stay and offers a sequence of daily episodes, each with its own atmosphere and surreal events. Its story is designed around recollection and routine, while achievements provide additional secrets to uncover. The White Door is listed for Windows and macOS, and its Steam features include achievements, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The game is developed by Rusty Lake and published by Second Maze and Rusty Lake. It belongs to the adventure genre on Steam, with puzzle and graphic adventure classifications also listed.

Who it is for

A fit for solo players who like point-and-click adventures, puzzles and stories about recovering lost memories. The daily routine and split-screen presentation are central to its play.

What is good

Point-and-click adventure built around memory recovery.
Split-screen gameplay follows Robert’s stay.
Puzzles and riddles accompany the daily routine.
Steam Cloud and achievements are listed.

What to know first

Single-player only.
Listed for Windows and macOS.

Verdict

The White Door pairs a tightly structured facility routine with dream exploration and memory-focused puzzles. It suits players looking for a solo adventure with an unusual split-screen format.