# Escape Game: LAKE RESTAURANT — Mystery Puzzle at the Lake

> Atmospheric puzzle escape game set in a lakeside restaurant with a hidden story. (iPhone/iPad app by MITSUO IMACHI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-lake-restaurant/id6761353440 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MITSUO IMACHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/614121148)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 79 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 261 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-05-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-lake-restaurant/id6761353440/reviews.md

## What is Escape Game?

A mystery puzzle escape game set in a restaurant floating on a lake.
Deep water outside. The exit is locked.
Can you solve the puzzles and escape?

But this isn't just an escape game.
Solve the puzzles, cross the water, reach the torii gate rising from the lake — and you'll uncover a truth you never saw coming.
Strange, a little melancholy, and by the end — genuinely moving.

"Escape Game: LAKE RESTAURANT" is a puzzle escape game set in a restaurant adrift on a lake.
Controls are tap-only, so it's easy to pick up for beginners — but the puzzles have enough depth to keep experienced players engaged.
Stuck? There are plenty of hints to keep you going.
Auto-save means you can pick up right where you left off.

＜Who it's for＞
・Players who want a game that actually makes them feel something
・Fans of bittersweet, mysterious, or atmospheric stories
・Anyone who enjoys puzzle or mystery games
・Looking for something to play solo, at your own pace

＜How to Play＞
・Tap anywhere that catches your eye to find hints and items
・Tap the item bar to select an item
・Tap a selected item again to zoom in
・Some items can be combined — zoom in on one, then tap another
・The item bar is scrollable
・Use hints if you get stuck
・The game saves automatically
・Tap arrows or certain spots to move around
・Movement guides can be toggled in the settings
・Use the in-game notepad to keep track of complex hints

＜Music & Sound Effects＞
Amacha no ongaku kobo
On-Jin
Pocket Sound

## Key features

- Mystery puzzle gameplay
- Atmospheric story
- Tap-based controls
- Hint system
- Auto-save functionality
- In-game notepad

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/escape-game-lake-restaurant/id6761353440/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Lake

*2026-07-22*

Fabulous

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for playing all of my games.
I’m very happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed them.
Your wonderful feedback and kind words of support always encourage and motivate me.
I sincerely appreciate your support.

I will continue working hard to improve my games by listening to your feedback and suggestions so that everyone can continue to enjoy them.
Thank you for your continued support of KinGin Studio and my games.

### 1/5 — Ad issue

*2026-07-19*

Very disappointed, when I went to load my game, had to watch an ad, I get that, but it would not let me get past the ad screen when it was over, it just wanted me to install the mahjong game they were advertising.  No x button allowing me to move forward into my game

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for playing my game.
I sincerely appreciate your honest feedback and comments.

I apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced.
If you encounter an advertisement like the one you mentioned again, I may be able to address the issue if you could provide information such as a screenshot, the name of the advertised service, or the ad provider. I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would greatly appreciate your cooperation.
kingin_studio@yahoo.co.jp

I will continue working to improve my games by listening carefully to your feedback and requests so that everyone can enjoy them.
Thank you for your continued support of KinGin Studio and my games.

### 5/5 — 楽しかったです

*2026-07-12*

難易度も程よくてとても楽しかったです。
ボリュームもあってやりごたえがありました。ひとつだけ。最後のストーリーだけが訳がわかりませんでした。結局どういう事？
◯んでないとしたら、何故主人公が不登校になった時点で友達はもう少し早く言ってあげなかったの？って。特に助けてもらった女の子？…。あんなに仲良しなグループなのに放っておくのは不自然で、最後が締まりませんでした。だったらあんな大掛かりなストーリーは必要ないのでは？

### 4/5 — 楽しませていただいたのですが

*2026-07-03*

ボリューム調整ができるようになってありがたいと思ったのですが、広告の音声オフができず、スマホを消音モードにせざるを得ませんでした。

設定としては閉店しているレストランだと思っていたら、食べ残し？があちこちに。
食べ物自体がヒントになっているので仕方ないのかもしれませんが、不自然な感覚が否めなかったのは残念です。

ギミックはよく観察し、よく考えたら解けるものでやりごたえがありましたし、ストーリーも良かったと思いますが、前述の点で⭐️１つ減です。

### 4/5 — おもしろかったです

*2026-06-28*

が…最後の謎解き、マークの一つが左右逆になってますが答えの文字もそれに準じてそのまま逆にしてもあれになるかな？思い付かず力技で答え出して、これか〜うーん…とモヤっとしました😅それともどこか違う所に答えがあったのか…あったなら、失礼いたしました🙇‍♀️

**Developer response:** この度はご利用ありがとうございます。

ご質問に回答いたします。
※以下ネタバレを含みます。
ご指摘の謎解きについては、左右が逆になっているマークも存在します。
入力側のヒントと一致するものが必ずありますので、それを探すと答えが導けます。

引き続き皆様に楽しんでいただけるよう、ご指摘やご要望に応えながら日々改善に努めてまいります。
今後ともKinGin Studio作品をよろしくお願いいたします。

### 1/5 — プレイ前の広告でやる気ゼロ

*2026-06-26*

アプリを開くと社名ロゴからの即広告。しかもこれがクソ長い、30〜45秒×2。スキップもできない。
ヒントやステージ間ならわかるけどプレイする前からこんなに長い広告だとやる気無くしてしまう。無くすか短くして欲しい。

**Developer response:** この度はご利用ありがとうございます。
またご不便をおかけしており申し訳ございません。

本アプリは主に広告によって開発、運営費用をまかなっておりますので、ご理解のほどよろしくお願い申し上げます。
有料ですが「広告削除」を販売しておりますので、ご検討いただけたら幸いです。

引き続き皆様に楽しんでいただけるよう、ご指摘やご要望に応えながら日々改善に努めてまいります。
今後ともKinGin Studio作品をよろしくお願いいたします。

### 5/5 — Brilliant!

*2026-06-17*

Great escape game! Lots to explore, great puzzles and good length. Very fun. :)
Thanks Dev!

Peace

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for playing my escape game.
I truly appreciate your honest feedback and impressions.
Your support means a great deal to me and serves as a constant source of motivation for my work.

I am currently developing a new escape game, which will be released soon, so please stay tuned.

I will continue creating fun and engaging escape games that players can immerse themselves in.
Thank you for your continued support of KinGin Studio.

### 5/5 — My New Favorite Developer

*2026-06-17*

This game has led me to declare that you are my new favorite escape game developer. Everything from the logical flow, to the creative utilization of found items, to the crisp graphics and relaxing scenery, to the difficulty level, to the story itself, was perfect. This game has it all, plus a healthy length!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for playing my escape game.
I truly appreciate your honest feedback and impressions.
Your support means a great deal to me and serves as a constant source of motivation for my work.

I am currently developing a new escape game, which will be released soon, so please stay tuned.
I have also published several escape games under the developer name APP GEAR. If you have not played them yet, I would be delighted if you gave them a try.

I will continue creating fun and engaging escape games that players can immerse themselves in.
Thank you for your continued support of KinGin Studio.

### 5/5 — 大ボリューム！

*2026-06-08*

すでにバグなく問題も違和感なく悩み解き進めることができました。
使った所は押せなくなるので、場面が多くても後半はサクサク進みます。
地下や半壊箇所にも戻れなくなっててエモを感じました…
なにより最後のストーリー、まさか◯んでないよね？とヒヤヒヤしながら読みました。ふぅ

**Developer response:** この度はご利用ありがとうございます。
また率直なご意見、ご感想をいただき感謝申し上げます。
いただいたご意見は、今後の開発の参考にさせていただきます。

現在新作脱出ゲームを開発中ですので、今しばらくお待ちくださいませ。
今後ともKinGin Studio作品を引き続きよろしくお願いいたします。

### 3/5 — 面白かった。

*2026-06-05*

脱出ゲームとしては申し分ないと思います。大作寄りでこれだけ中ダルみせず最後まで楽しませるのは流石です。
しかし私はクリア後はついにやってのけた自分のカタルシスにだけ浸りたいです。そこからやっと始まる物語とか読書は求めていません。せいぜい４〜５行ていどのテキストと美しい景観ムービーなどを見せた方が嬉しい方々も多いのではと感じます。

## Frequently asked questions about Escape Game

### What is the gameplay like in LAKE RESTAURANT?

LAKE RESTAURANT is a tap-based puzzle escape game. You'll tap on objects and areas to find clues, collect items, and solve puzzles to progress through the story and uncover the mystery of the restaurant on the lake.

### Can I play LAKE RESTAURANT offline?

The provided data does not specify if LAKE RESTAURANT can be played offline. However, its auto-save feature suggests it is designed for uninterrupted play, which often implies online connectivity for saving progress.

### Does LAKE RESTAURANT have ads?

Yes, LAKE RESTAURANT contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data.

### How often is LAKE RESTAURANT updated?

LAKE RESTAURANT was last updated on 2026-05-15. The version released on this date is 1.0.4. Further update frequency is not detailed in the provided data.

### What devices is LAKE RESTAURANT available on?

LAKE RESTAURANT is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### Is LAKE RESTAURANT suitable for younger players?

LAKE RESTAURANT has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is appropriate for players aged 9 and above, with content deemed suitable for this age group.

### What makes LAKE RESTAURANT unique compared to other puzzle games?

LAKE RESTAURANT aims to evoke emotion and tell a moving, bittersweet story, setting it apart from purely logic-based puzzle games. It combines escape room mechanics with atmospheric storytelling.

### How does the hint system in LAKE RESTAURANT work?

If you get stuck in LAKE RESTAURANT, there is a hint system available to help guide you through the puzzles. This ensures that players of all skill levels can enjoy the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-17

・Added support for iOS 15
・Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-15

・Fixed issues related to the three-colored tags
・Improved performance
・Adjusted graphics
・Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-11

・Fixed an issue where the saxophone lid gimmick would not appear after loading
・Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-07

・Adjusted hints for the Briefcase puzzle
・Fixed minor bugs

### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-06

・Adjusted hints for the Tip Box puzzle
・Improved performance
・Adjusted graphics
・Fixed minor bugs

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All apps by MITSUO IMACHI: https://appshunter.io/developer/614121148

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