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Melancholy Lake

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Melancholy Lake

Camocipher12 · Jun 30, 2026

A surreal, abstract kinetic visual novel in which two girls go on a date in the middle of a broken world, using down-to-earth intimacy to survive the deteriorating nature and reality surrounding them.

Indie Simulation
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Story

Two girls go on a date in the middle of a violent, collapsing world. Despite their contrasting temperaments, Holly and Isabel carve out a fragile pocket of tenderness, using each other as refuge from everything around them.

This is the first entry in Camocipher12 Shorts, a series of low-cost visual novels featuring self-contained stories designed to deliver a dense emotional experience in a compact runtime.

Features

  • A 15–30 minute melancholic, surreal, and intimate narrative

  • 12 CGs + gallery with extra sketches and art (bonus sketches and art will be implemented during visibility rounds)

  • Music Player with bonus tracks

  • Achievements

  • 2 Bonus Short Stories (A Farmer's Wish and Good Morning Suicide)

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual-Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • VR Support: Not Supported

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 or later
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Dual-Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated graphics
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
  • VR Support: Not Supported
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Camocipher12
Brazilian rating
16
Steam Germany rating
16
Content warning
Some blood occurs on the characters' faces and is occasionally implied. Additionally, one character discusses suicidal ideation.
Features
Single-player, Custom Volume Controls, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Narrated Game Menus, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Touch Only Option, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melancholy Lake worth buying right now?
Wait — $1.49. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Melancholy Lake go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Melancholy Lake free to play?
Melancholy Lake costs $1.49 on Steam.
What genre is Melancholy Lake?
Melancholy Lake is a Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed Melancholy Lake?
Melancholy Lake was developed by Camocipher12 and published by Camocipher12.
What platforms does Melancholy Lake support?
Available on Steam for Windows.