# Rusty Lake: Roots

> Point-and-click adventure game focused on family lineage and puzzle-solving. (iPhone/iPad app by Rusty Lake.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rusty-lake-roots/id1142016085 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rusty Lake](https://appshunter.io/developer/979777164)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,108 App Store ratings · 562 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 100 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian and 4 more
- Released: 2016-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rusty-lake-roots/id1142016085/reviews.md

## What is Rusty Lake?

James Vanderboom's life drastically changes when he plants a special seed in the garden of the house he has inherited. Expand your bloodline by unlocking portraits in the tree of life.

Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by Rusty Lake, the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.

Features:

- Pick-up-and-play:
Easy to start but hard to put down.
- Unique storyline:
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree. 
- More than 33 levels:
The biggest Rusty Lake game so far is filled with puzzles
- Full of suspense and atmosphere:
Switching from calm to very dark moments
- Immersive soundtrack:
Each level has its own theme song and variations
- Achievements:
The tree has more secrets to unravel

Tap on the arrows, drag or swipe to navigate around the environment. Some objects you can drag. Interact with people and objects by tapping. Select found items in your inventory and tap somewhere on screen to use them.

We will unfold the Rusty Lake story one step at a time. So check RustyLake.com every day for new content and follow us: @rustylakecom.

## Key features

- Unique family tree storyline
- Over 33 puzzle-filled levels
- Pick-up-and-play gameplay
- Suspenseful and atmospheric
- Immersive soundtrack
- Unlockable achievements

## Chart rankings

- #148 in Top Paid · Games (US App Store)
- #32 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #23 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Rusty Lake?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Interesting and engaging storyline
- 🎨 Unique and visually appealing art style
- 💡 Intriguing and mysterious atmosphere
- 🧠 Challenging yet satisfying puzzles
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Good value for the length of the game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Some puzzles lack sufficient clues
- 🕰️ Shorter than expected for a paid game
- 🌐 Lack of language options beyond English

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to move pigeons in the 'War Hero' level
- Painting level not progressing even with completed puzzle
- Settings menu causing app to crash

**Most requested features**

- More language support
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Difficulty settings for puzzles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 562)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rusty-lake-roots/id1142016085/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 好玩

*2026-08-14, version 1.2*

太好玩了 真的好玩 一定要玩呀

### 3/5 — Deals with mature themes and suicide

*2026-07-29, version 1.2*

I love rusty lake I have played all the games since they started coming out. Rusty lake roots deals with a lot of disturbing mature themes that I don’t think are suitable for 13+ I feel like it should be rated 17+ if you have a young teen I would suggest any other rusty lake game except for the white door as it also deals with suicide and miscarriages. Thanks for listening

### 5/5 — Such a good game!

*2026-05-20, version 1.2*

Love how many levels there were, as well as the storyline. The two games that really stuck out to me were the lying game and voodoo! So creepy!

### 5/5 — Meu favorito até o momento!

*2026-04-26*

Jogo bem longo, complicado (do jeito que eu gosto) e tudo vai se conectando e fazendo sentido de uma forma linda, da vontade de jogar mais e mais

### 5/5 — Best game ever!!!!!

*2026-04-25*

A lot of puzzles, but not that really hard ones, and a lot of story. Literally the best one of the series and absolutely will play again

### 5/5 — Alle samt!

*2026-04-24*

Ich wusste garnicht unter welches Spiel ich das setzen soll! 
Ich liebe alle eure Spiele und hoffe so sehr, dass noch viele weitere geplant sind! 
Man fühlt sich in eine absolut andere Welt versetzt, zu der man nach dem ersten Spiel schon dazu gehört! 

Vielen Dank! Und hoffentlich auf viele weitere!

### 2/5 — Buggy

*2026-04-12*

Se vc termina uma fase e fecha o app, quando volta tem que repetir a fase pq ele não marca como terminado. Tremendamente chato.

### 5/5 — Лафки, лафки, лафки ❤️💙🩷

*2026-02-21*

Просто супер! Игра затягивает с первых минут, не оторваться. Очень интересные задания, классное оформление, очень-очень интересно 🔥 Спасииибо 💟

### 5/5 — BEST GAMES EVER

*2026-02-02, version 1.2*

Great storyline. Weird art. I love! 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-01-17, version 1.2*

I have been playing the entire Cube Escape series and this is the 10th game I have beat. I loved the family tree and having to do all the little frames and yes I did the secret and I had to get a video to help me because it was so hard amazing game.

## Frequently asked questions about Rusty Lake

### What is Rusty Lake: Roots about?

Rusty Lake: Roots is a point-and-click adventure game where players experience the life cycle of James Vanderboom's family. By planting a special seed, you expand your bloodline and unlock portraits in a tree of life, uncovering the stories of your ancestors.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features a unique storyline spanning generations, over 33 puzzle-filled levels, pick-up-and-play mechanics, a suspenseful and atmospheric environment, an immersive soundtrack with unique theme songs for each level, and unlockable achievements.

### How do I play Rusty Lake: Roots?

You navigate environments by tapping on arrows, dragging, or swiping. Interact with people and objects by tapping. Found items are stored in your inventory and can be used by selecting them and tapping on the screen where you want to apply them.

### Is Rusty Lake: Roots free to play?

Based on the information provided, Rusty Lake: Roots is a premium game, meaning it requires a one-time purchase to play. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of story does the game offer?

The game offers a unique storyline that allows players to experience the beginning and end of characters' lives, enabling them to build their own family tree. The narrative is filled with suspense and shifts between calm and dark moments.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2 — 2019-02-13

Thank you for playing Rusty Lake: Roots! We fixed a few bugs in this new version.

### 1.1.5 — 2016-10-24

- Fixes for The Clock and The War Hero
- Languages improvements

### 1.1.4 — 2016-10-20

Small Fixes
- The Staircase
- Languages

### 1.1.1 — 2016-10-20

No release notes.

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All apps by Rusty Lake: https://appshunter.io/developer/979777164

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