The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy short point-and-click adventures with varied puzzles, occult family secrets, and surreal psychological horror, Rusty Lake: Roots delivers a distinctive few-hour descent. Skip it if arbitrary clues or graphic generational cruelty will outweigh its atmosphere.
What it does best
A hand-drawn nightmare you recognize instantly
Surreal puzzles with satisfying flashes of logic
A family saga packed with secrets and connections
Beautifully composed surreal horror
What might put you off
Some puzzles feel obscure or unintuitive
The family horror can feel mean-spirited
The setup
What you are walking into
James Vanderboom's life drastically changes when he plants a special seed in the garden of the house he has inherited. Expand your bloodline by unlocking portraits in the tree of life.
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