Rusty Lake games are a fun way to challenge your brain. Below is a complete list of Rusty Lake games in order.
If you enjoy escape games, you've probably heard of Rusty Lake Games. This independent game studio has developed a series of surreal point-and-click adventure games, known for their haunting and captivating atmosphere. But with so many titles in the Rusty Lake universe, it's difficult to know where to begin, as the games are all interconnected.
To help everyone solve this problem, this article will guide you on the correct order to play Rusty Lake. Start in this order to fully immerse yourself in the Rusty Lake universe and enjoy the unfolding storyline.
List of Cube Escape games in order
The Cube Escape series is the first game series in the Rusty Lake franchise, introducing the world of Rusty Lake. Heavily inspired by the television series Twin Peaks, the series doesn't follow a clear linear sequence, but primarily follows detective Dale Vandermeer as he investigates the death of a woman and becomes entangled in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake.
After Flash discontinued browser support, the Cube Escape Collection was released in October 2020, bringing together the original nine games. This collection allows players to experience the Cube Escape series games on Steam and Itch.io after Flash support ceased.
On some platforms, Cube Escape: The Lake was released after Cube Escape: Seasons; however, the original version was released two days earlier. The officially recommended play order is Seasons, followed by Lake.
Cube Escape: Collection includes all other Cube Escape games except Paradox, and includes achievements, hints, additional translations, and re-recorded dialogue for Dale Vandermeer with his new voice actor from Paradox.
Cube Escape: Seasons
Cube Escape: Seasons is the first installment in the Cube Escape series and part of the Rusty Lake story. The game welcomes players back to the earliest memory, spring 1964. Players will find themselves in a quiet and friendly room overlooking a blossoming orchard.
The room contains a pendulum clock, a kitchen, and a fireplace. Harvey the parrot is in a bad mood. People will begin gathering items, exploring their surroundings, and quickly realize something is wrong.
Cube Escape: The Lake
Cube Escape: The Lake is the second installment in the Cube Escape series and is part of the Rusty Lake storyline. Play as Mr. Vandermeer, who is trying to piece together his past and uncover the mysterious forces at work in Rusty Lake.
The trip to Rusty Lake takes an interesting turn when they stumble upon an abandoned log cabin on a small island. The only things inside are some fishing gear, a knife, and a crowbar. This game introduces several new characters and themes that will continue throughout the series.
Cube Escape: Arles
Cube Escape: Arles is the third installment in the Cube Escape series and part of the Rusty Lake story, transporting players to the world of Vincent van Gogh. In the game, players find themselves trapped in a bedroom in Arles, gathering clues from artwork and potentially making further sacrifices to escape. This game introduces some of the darker and more surreal elements of the Rusty Lake universe.
Cube Escape: Harvey's Box
Cube Escape: Harvey's Box is the fourth installment in the Cube Escape series and is part of the Rusty Lake story, taking you back to the world of Dale Vandermeer.
Harvey the parrot is making his way to Rusty Lake inside a cardboard box. Help Harvey find his way out by discovering the purpose of the odd objects scattered around the box: a fruit, a comb, and a cigar box. This game introduces a new protagonist and a new mystery to solve.
Cube Escape: Case 23
Cube Escape: Case 23 is the fifth game in the Cube Escape series, part of the Rusty Lake universe story, taking players to the detective agency. Players take on the role of Detective Dale Vandermeer investigating a series of murders in Rusty Lake by gathering all current evidence, analyzing findings, and acting to find a secret location. This game introduces several new characters and themes that will become more important in later games.
Cube Escape: The Mill
Cube Escape: The Mill is the sixth game in the Cube Escape series and is part of the Rusty Lake story, set in a mysterious mill. Playing as Mr. Vandermeer, the player will explore Mr. Crow's residence, a mill in Rusty Lake.
Repair the mysterious machine connected here to welcome a familiar guest. Explore the different levels, prepare dinner for your wife, and get ready to face the storm. This game introduces several new gameplay mechanics and puzzles to solve.
Cube Escape: Birthday
The seventh game in the series, Cube Escape: Birthday, takes place on Mr. Vandermeer's birthday. Players must try to solve puzzles and clues to escape from a strange room. This game features some of the most challenging puzzles in the series.
Cube Escape: Theatre
The eighth game in the series, Cube Escape: Theater, takes players to a mysterious theater. Players take on the role of Mr. Vandermeer and attend a play that seems to reflect their own life. Prepare the stage for all six plays and get ready to continue your journey when the curtain falls.
Cube Escape: The Cave
Cube Escape: The Cave is the ninth installment in the Cube Escape series and part of the Rusty Lake storyline. An old man is about to enter a mysterious cave. Help a friend in trouble, uncover the secret rituals of the Vanderbooms, and descend to the deepest part of the lake.
Cube Escape: Paradox
Cube Escape: Paradox is a combination of the Cube Escape game and the short film Rusty Lake. In this unique crossover, players take on the role of a detective who must escape a sinister room in parallel universes.
When notorious detective Dale Vandermeer wakes up in a murky room with no memory of his past, he soon realizes he's part of a bizarre game orchestrated by an old enemy. Dale must solve increasingly difficult puzzles to escape the room and recover his memories.
Rusty Lake's premium game list in order
Rusty Lake Hotel
Rusty Lake's first premium game, Rusty Lake: Hotel, takes players to a spooky hotel. Players take on the role of Mr. Vandermeer and attend a dinner party with some unusual guests. This game introduces a new cast of characters and a more complex storyline.
Rusty Lake: Roots
Rusty Lake's second premium game, Rusty Lake: Roots , puts players in the role of James Vanderboom, whose life is dramatically changed when he plants a special seed in the garden of his inherited home. Uncover the mystery by unlocking portraits in the tree of life.
Rusty Lake: Paradise
Rusty Lake's second premium game, Rusty Lake: Paradise, is set on a remote, small island cursed by ten Egyptian plagues. Solve all the mysteries in this dark, eerie puzzle adventure.
Jakob, the eldest son of the Eilander family, is returning to Paradise Island after his mother's death. Since her mysterious passing, the island seems cursed by ten plagues. He must uncover his mother's hidden memories and participate in strange family rituals to stop the plagues.
The White Door
Step into The White Door and explore the universe of Rusty Lake in this unique new game. Robert Hill wakes up in a mental health facility with severe amnesia.
Follow the strict daily routine of the facility, explore his dreams, and help him recall his memories. Can the player survive the rigorous daily routine and bring color back into Robert's life?
The Past Within
The Past Within is the first unique co-op point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake. The past and future cannot be explored alone, so players must team up with a friend and piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom. Communicate what you see around you to help each other solve various puzzles and explore the world from different perspectives.
Underground Blossom
In Underground Blossom , players descend beneath Rusty Lake and journey through the life and memories of Laura Vanderboom! Traveling from station to station, each subway stop represents a part of Laura's past and future. Solve various puzzles, find the right subway train to board, and explore one of Laura's timelines, helping her understand her life and escape the decay in her mind.
Other Rusty Lake games
Samsara's room
Samsara's Room is a point-and-click adventure, a collection of puzzles, a story, brand-new graphics, and a vibrant soundtrack by Victor Butzelaar. Players wake up in a mysterious, never-before-seen room and must find their way out. Inside the room is a telephone, a mirror, a pendulum clock, and several other strange objects.
Cube Escape Collection
In this classic point-and-click adventure game, players follow Dale Vandermeer, a detective accused of murder, as he investigates the death of a woman and finds himself drawn into the mysterious world of Rusty Lake. Unlock the Cube Escape Collection and uncover the mysteries of Rusty Lake.