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Murder rpg set in the small town of Lakeview Valley. Become the most popular home-owner or succumb to your dark desires. The choice is yours.
Lakeview Valley is a crpg, tactical rpg and survival horror game
developed and published by Roope Tamminen.
Released on October 22nd 2019 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 3 languages: English, Russian and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 717 reviews of which 595 were positive and 122 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 1.49€ on Steam with a 90% discount.
The Steam community has classified Lakeview Valley into these genres:
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- OS *: Windows 10, 7, XP
- Processor: 1.2GHz processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 8-compatible graphics card with at least 32MB of video memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
MacOS
- OS: OS 10.6+
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
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Lakeview Valley, developed and published by Roope Tamminen, is one of those rare indie games that dares to blend cozy life simulation mechanics with disturbing psychological horror. At first glance, it might appear to be a small-town simulation where you move into a new home, meet quirky neighbors, and slowly build a peaceful life. Yet beneath that inviting surface lies something far darker and more sinister. The game’s opening sequence immediately shatters any illusion of normalcy, confronting the player with death, loss, and an undercurrent of menace that permeates everything that follows. As you begin your new life in the quiet community of Lakeview Valley, you quickly discover that the town is anything but ordinary. Every smiling face hides suspicion, every friendly gesture seems loaded with ulterior motives, and the idyllic setting conceals the kind of rot that only surfaces when the sun goes down. From a mechanical standpoint, Lakeview Valley presents an intriguing balance between social simulation, open-ended exploration, and survival horror. The game takes place over the course of one week, and within that period you are free to live as a model citizen, a recluse, or a cold-blooded killer. During the day, you can tend to your home, interact with townsfolk, complete small favors, and explore the area for secrets and resources. The town feels alive, with NPCs following daily routines that respond to your actions. The sheriff keeps an eye on suspicious behavior, neighbors gossip about your deeds, and your reputation changes depending on how you treat others. This creates a living ecosystem where morality is not dictated by the game but shaped entirely by your decisions. You might spend your days improving your home and making friends, or you might descend into madness, eliminating anyone who stands in your way. Nighttime, however, transforms Lakeview Valley into something far more dangerous. As darkness falls, supernatural entities emerge, turning the peaceful town into a nightmare. These nocturnal threats range from eerie ghosts to monstrous beings that patrol the streets and attack without warning. The transition from daytime normalcy to nighttime terror gives the game a dual identity—half slow-paced life sim, half survival horror. The boundaries between reality and delusion blur as the night progresses, and even your character’s perception begins to deteriorate. Death is not the end, but a recurring state that forces you to confront your choices and adapt to a world that seems intent on consuming you. The cycle of living, dying, and returning mirrors the structure of roguelike design, yet here it is integrated into a narrative framework that feels deeply unsettling rather than purely mechanical. The murder mystery at the heart of the story is one of Lakeview Valley’s most intriguing narrative hooks. Early on, you become aware of a gruesome killing that has unsettled the community, and as the newcomer in town, suspicion often falls on you. Whether you choose to investigate the crime or ignore it entirely is up to you. The game rewards curiosity, but it also punishes recklessness. Clues are scattered across the town, hidden in conversations, journal entries, and strange objects, but the truth is never straightforward. The deeper you dig, the more you begin to question whether the real horror lies in supernatural forces or the darkness within human nature. Every resident has secrets, and every relationship you cultivate carries potential danger. The result is a narrative that unfolds differently for each player, driven not by scripted exposition but by organic discovery and consequence. Aesthetically, Lakeview Valley uses pixel art to great effect, proving that atmosphere and tone matter more than realism. Its visuals are deceptively simple, evoking an early-2000s retro charm, but that simplicity becomes a canvas for dread. The bright, cheery palette of daytime is a cruel contrast to the oppressive darkness that cloaks the town at night. Subtle animations—flickering lights, shifting shadows, distant figures barely visible in the gloom—amplify tension. The soundtrack reinforces this eerie dichotomy, with light, almost nostalgic tunes giving way to droning ambient noise and distorted sound effects as danger creeps in. The contrast between the ordinary and the horrifying is one of the game’s strongest artistic statements, a commentary on how easily comfort can dissolve into fear. The gameplay loop thrives on freedom but also on consequence. Every choice has a reaction: stealing, killing, or even neglecting someone can ripple through the town’s fragile equilibrium. If you dispose of a body, the sheriff may investigate the disappearance; if you act suspiciously, your reputation plummets and neighbors begin to fear you. Conversely, acts of kindness can earn trust and unlock new interactions. What makes this system compelling is that the game never moralizes—it does not label you good or evil. Instead, it observes you quietly as you carve your own path, allowing your behavior to define the story. This freedom can be intoxicating, but it also contributes to a growing sense of paranoia. You begin to second-guess every action, wondering who is watching and what might follow once night returns. Despite its many strengths, Lakeview Valley is not without its rough edges. The controls can feel clunky at times, especially during combat or when navigating confined spaces. The pacing, too, may frustrate players accustomed to more straightforward narratives, as the open-ended structure demands patience and experimentation. Certain events trigger only under specific conditions, and the game does little to guide you toward them, forcing you to rely on intuition and repetition. Yet these imperfections also contribute to its strange charm. The sense of confusion and unease mirrors the protagonist’s own descent into uncertainty, and the lack of hand-holding makes every discovery feel earned. Replayability is one of the game’s quiet strengths. Because outcomes depend on your choices, no two playthroughs are quite the same. The multiple endings reflect the moral ambiguity that defines the experience—there are no neat resolutions, only consequences that linger. You can spend one run trying to uncover the truth behind the murder and another testing how far the game allows you to go down a darker path. Each attempt reveals new layers of dialogue, hidden interactions, and small environmental details that deepen your understanding of the town’s lore. In the end, Lakeview Valley stands as an unsettling but deeply fascinating experiment in blending genres. It borrows the comfort of life simulation games only to weaponize it, turning routine and familiarity into sources of dread. It invites players to participate in a living, breathing community, then forces them to confront the moral and psychological decay simmering beneath the surface. Its pixelated world may seem small, but the choices it offers—and the emotions it stirs—are anything but. For players drawn to games that challenge convention, blur moral boundaries, and evoke both fascination and discomfort, Lakeview Valley is a haunting and unforgettable experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Rating: 8/10
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It’s a little bit frustrating if you do something wrong and you have to restart for the achievements, but all in all it’s a pretty good game. I’m probably going to play for the achievements and then forget about it.
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series killer simulator..... pixel graphic..... glitches every day........ adult content.........religious plot...... magic and hell....... OR do something good to the folks in village ?????? ........self redemption??????? against the evil??????? I have watched the walkthrough and video about this game ,and I only acquired all abilities.THEN I am tired of this game and make this review. It is a hard game which requires you to well manage the route and make no mistakes. And the horrible scene in pixel and the scary plot gave me a nightmare. So if you do a pro in action game and a fan of scary movie of fiction,what is more ,and you do have time and not be afraid of many tries, I will recommend this to you.
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If you love morbid things... This will still shock the hell out of you. It has multiple endings, too many characters, and plenty of sex and gore. Fantastic game!
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Pretty good game and I enjoy it so far. Feels like an Animal Crossing-type game but with Lakeview Cabin elements mixed into it. You can make the town folk like you, get nosey and get your hands dirty into some weird mysteries, or allow your dark desires to consume you and become a serial killer yourself. The game only lasts about 7 days (in game) but don't let that short time fool you, there are many choices and routes to make in this game. This game has so much content and hidden bits of lore and mystery, you have to replay it several times to really get to know what this game keeps hidden away from you. Every night something weird happens, I once saw my scarecrow move on it's own and it creeped me out even though it's just a pixelated game. Sometimes you want to go to bed and sleep until the next day, only for the game to tell you "Can't sleep" and when you get out of bed to check what is happening, some weird figure lurks around your house. The game is a little bit forgiving when it comes to dying (which I'm glad). Even dying in this game can change the course of the story, you'll be revived and wake up in a hospital bed a few times the next day, just don't die too often or you may have to restart the day. The combat and stamina system feels quite a bit janky, I'm not really a fan of it. Defending yourself from a slasher is awfully difficult and you will die 9/10 times. It requires a lot of running around and perfectly timed attacks to successfully fend off an attacker, I wish that was changed/improved. Overall, I do really recommend the game. Honestly, I bought it because it was on discount, the 15 euro price tag (roughly 16 dollars) initially made me hesitate about buying it, but it's actually quite good.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakeview Valley is currently priced at 1.49€ on Steam.
Lakeview Valley is currently available at a 90% discount. You can purchase it for 1.49€ on Steam.
Lakeview Valley received 595 positive votes out of a total of 717 achieving a rating of 7.84.
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Lakeview Valley was developed and published by Roope Tamminen.
Lakeview Valley is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Lakeview Valley is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Lakeview Valley is not playable on Linux.
Lakeview Valley is a single-player game.
Lakeview Valley does not currently offer any DLC.
Lakeview Valley does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Lakeview Valley does not support Steam Remote Play.
Lakeview Valley is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Roope Tamminen
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Roope Tamminen
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22 Oct 2019
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