Hope Lake: A Detective's Search for Missing Students

9/6/2026, 8:20:11 AM

Release date: 6/3/2016

Tags: #hidden-object #adventure #casual #indie #point-&-click #female-protagonist #detective #puzzle

User Reviews

Score: 73%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 547 reviews
Fetched At: 9/6/2026, 8:20:11 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 159 (JPY)

Steam JP

$1.59 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 159
Global Price: $1.59
Price in Your Region: ¥ 159-80%Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 6 Sept 2026
Sale Status: On sale
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Key highlight

Hope Lake is a casual hidden object and adventure game where players act as a detective to solve the mystery of disappearing students at an abandoned boarding school. It features 48 locations, 26 mini-games, and interact

Who this is for

Recommended for those who enjoy mystery-solving and hidden object games, especially those drawn to atmospheric, eerie narratives. It offers a substantial story and puzzles in a casual package.

Details

Overview

Hope Lake plunges players into a chilling mystery set at an abandoned boarding school. Once a place of learning, the school is now shrouded in darkness after a tragic accident and a series of unsettling disappearances. Players step into the shoes of a detective tasked with uncovering the truth behind the vanishing students and stopping a potential maniac.

Highlights

Genre Blend: Combines Hidden Object, Adventure, Casual, and Point & Click gameplay, offering a relaxed yet engaging experience.
Detective Tools: Features an interactive map and a crucial flashlight, essential for navigating the eerie locations and finding clues.
Varied Puzzles: Boasts 48 distinct locations, 8 hidden object scenes, and 26 unique mini-games, ensuring a diverse puzzle-solving challenge.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy narrative-driven mysteries, casual puzzle-solving, and hidden object adventures. Its point-and-click mechanics and detective theme will appeal to fans of the genre looking for a story-rich experience with a female protagonist.

Game Info

Developed by Far Mills and Mysterytag, and published by RunServer, Hope Lake was released on June 3, 2016. It supports multiple languages including English, German, Czech, Polish, and Russian. The game includes Steam Achievements and Steam Trading Cards, and is available for Family Sharing. It is a paid title with a "Mostly Positive" user reception on Steam.