Drowned Lake Playtest is a playtest associated with Drowned Lake, a horror game presented through a documentary found-footage style. The parent game follows a rescue mission that turns strange and disturbing as the lake’s past and the secrets of those drawn to it come to light. Its setting draws on Brazilian folklore, religious syncretism and social discontent, placing local myths and history at the heart of its unsettling premise.
The full game’s story can be followed through three characters: Carolina, a reporter; Rafael, a first responder; and Leopoldo, an old fisherman. Each has personal secrets and motivations, while a mysterious presence hangs over the lake. The premise ties the characters’ investigation to the lake’s hidden history and the threat beneath its surface, giving the horror both an investigative and folkloric dimension.
Drowned Lake’s documented design mixes first-person and isometric perspectives, with recovered tapes serving as a way to piece together the story. Fishing is framed as a risky encounter with the lake, where a catch may bring consequences rather than simple reward. These details describe the associated game as context, not a guaranteed feature list for the playtest; its specific content may differ.
