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Deal | This indie adventure game, enjoyed by 86% of players, is now 65% off on Steam

An image from the game Lake showing a mail truck.
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An image from the game Lake showing a mail truck.
Lake is an indie game set in 1986, in which you embody a woman who returns to her hometown. You will meet many people and discover beautiful landscapes, but you will have to make a crucial decision for your future.

Many players like to play games that tell stories and have simple gameplay. This is the case with Lake, an indie game that is currently 65% off on Steam. In other words, according to SteamDB, it is currently priced at $6.99 instead of $19.99 until February 22, 2026.

Developed by Gamious, the story takes place in 1986, when Meredith Weiss leaves the city and her job to replace her dad, who's a mailman at Providence Oaks, in Oregon. During her two-week stay, Meredith will meet familiar people, as well as new ones, and could also live a love story.

An image showing gameplay in Lake.
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An image showing gameplay in Lake.
An image showing a conversation in Lake.
ⓘ Gamious
An image showing a conversation in Lake.

You will be able to explore many places in this city, drive around the lake with your mail truck, and also choose with whom you want to build friendships. Each person is unique and has their own character, and after your work, you can do activities with them or, conversely, stay at home to rest.

As for the story of this game, it covers many daily topics, but also some that will refer to your past. Finally, your own story belongs to you, and there are no wrong choices. Indeed, you have control over what you want, and you can define your own path. However, it will be necessary to make a very important decision for your future, and you will have to think carefully.

Lake is a game with bright and pleasing graphics. With 86% positive reviews out of more than 5,500 reviews, its relaxing story and its many features are highlighted. However, several players dislike the gameplay, which is quite slow, and point out a lack of content. Not to mention that there are numerous bugs throughout the game.

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2026 02 > This indie adventure game, enjoyed by 86% of players, is now 65% off on Steam
Alexis Stegmann, 2026-02- 9 (Update: 2026-02- 9)