Planned Release Date: Q1 2026

About This Game

Call of the Lake is an atmospheric cinematic visual novel in the genre of psychological horror, inspired by the style of classic cinema.

The story takes place in a pioneer camp by a mysterious lake, where an ordinary summer slowly begins to crack apart.

You are Janis, a boy who arrives at the camp filled with carefree voices, the scent of pine trees, and the sound of flagpoles.
Everything feels familiar and right…
until you begin to sense that reality can be more terrifying than any nightmare,
and you are forced to experience it firsthand.

This is a story about childhood that never truly lets go.
About a secret hidden beneath a calm surface, and an attempt to understand
what really happened back then — and why the past still keeps pulling you back.

Perhaps, by telling this story, you too will feel the call.

DARE YOU LOOK INTO THE PAST, IF IT CALLS YOU FROM THE DEPTHS? 💀

🕯 FEATURES

🎬 Cinematic presentation and non-standard format — the game is designed as a cinematic visual novel with a strong focus on visual rhythm, atmosphere, and immersion.
Short cinematic video sequences are used at key moments to enhance the experience.

🌲 Pioneer camp atmosphere — summer, friendship, and a disturbing secret beneath the surface of a familiar world.

💀 Non-linear narrative with multiple endings — your choices determine how the story unfolds.

🎧 Rich sound design — realistic ambient sounds, wind, whispers, and original music create a constant sense of pressure.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some visual and audio assets in this game were partially created or enhanced using generative AI tools under the developer’s supervision.
All content has been reviewed and edited manually to ensure it fits the artistic style and atmosphere of the game.
The game itself does not generate or use AI content in real time.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game contains mild psychological horror elements, a tense atmosphere, and occasional frightening imagery.