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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 14.99€ on Steam.
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System requirements
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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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Cool game but i really wish if someone is going to develop a game that they follow all the way through with it, fix bugs and smooth out the gameplay, and expand on it more with some additional content. And also, basic Instructions should be mandatory with all steam releases. This game has features. mechanics and mini games with zero explanation. Absolutely none. You could have included an instructions menu on the main screen with all the basic functions, fishing, planting seeds, the npc sex mini game... do you mash buttons? is there a rhythm im supposed to follow? The first time I agreed to sex with an npc i wasnt even aware i was supposed to do anything so i lost popularity since nothing at all is explained to you. NOTHING. You have to dig around on message boards and wikis for clues and hope you dont come across any spoilers in the process. Despite all that BS, I love the earthbound-ish art style and retro charm, the gameplay is great for the most part though I have experienced some janky moments. Even though this was released years ago,it doesnt seem like the dev is doing much else i wish people would email/message him and tell him he should patch and update this game some more. Release some DLC and refresh interest in the game
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The things I have done without instruction or guidance in this game will stick with me for years to come. This game is not what I would call lovely, but it is genuinely an entertaining ride with a lot of different options.
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I am NOT good at this game but there's so many possibilities and lore that its very fun and obviously intended to be replayed many times which i will happily :)
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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakeview Valley is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
Lakeview Valley is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ 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.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Lakeview Valley.
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Developer
Roope Tamminen
Publisher
Roope Tamminen
Release
22 Oct 2019
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