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Varney Lake

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4.2/5

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4.2

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Varney Lake
Description
What really happened at Varney Lake?    1954. During the long, hot summer, Jimmy, Doug and Christine are spending their fourth vacation together at Varney Lake. Teenage crushes, pranks and card tricks, long days of adventure, a pipe dream of saving the local drive-in from demolition; they’re kids...
Critics reviews
74 %
Recommend
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User reviews

4.2/5

( 1 Review )

4.2

1 Review

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Product details
2023, LCB Game Studio, ...
System requirements
Windows 7, Intel i3+, 2 GB RAM, Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better, 250 MB available space...
Time to beat
2 hMain
3 h Main + Sides
4 h Completionist
2.5 h All Styles
FAQ
Description

What really happened at Varney Lake? 

 

1954. During the long, hot summer, Jimmy, Doug and Christine are spending their fourth vacation together at Varney Lake. Teenage crushes, pranks and card tricks, long days of adventure, a pipe dream of saving the local drive-in from demolition; they’re kids, coming of age. 

Until they find the Vampire. 

 

1981. Lou Hill, paranormal investigator, has a lead on a mind-blowing case. Will he be able to convince the now 40-something Christine and Jimmy to tell him the truth about that Summer? Do they even know themselves? 

And what really happened to Doug? 

 

Features 
Varney Lake, is for anyone who enjoys fine storytelling and engaging puzzles: 
 

  • Search for the truth in the nostalgic, branching narrative   
  • Immerse yourself in the story with its rich, evocative illustrations   
  • Witness the fate of Varney Lake’s characters in ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ style gameplay   
  • Solve accessible, brain-tickling puzzles along the way   
  • Learn more of Lou Hill, the Pixel Pulps' recurring investigator


The follow-up to Mothmen 1966 
Varney Lake is the second of the Pixel Pulps; a new series of interactive adventures created by novelist Nico Saraintaris and artist Fernando Martinez Ruppel. Pixel Pulps tell gripping stories inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and illustrated by 80s home computer-inspired graphics. The Pixel Pulps Collection comprises three games: Mothmen 1966, Varney Lake, and Bahnsen Knights.

System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction . Stellar support and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
2 hMain
3 h Main + Sides
4 h Completionist
2.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows, Mac OS X
Release date:
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Game features

Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
Español (AL)
audio
text
français
audio
text
日本語
audio
text
FAQ

What operating systems is Varney Lake compatible with?

Varney Lake is officially supported on Windows, macOS.

Does Varney Lake have DRM?

No! GOG games have no DRM and can be played without an internet connection, totally offline. Some bonus content might require an internet connection to download, but we do our best to limit that need. Read more about DRM.

Do you need GOG Galaxy to play Varney Lake?

No! You do not need GOG Galaxy to play Varney Lake. GOG gives you the option to download a fully offline installer and install Varney Lake that way, without using GOG Galaxy. GOG Galaxy is used for synchronization of achievements and cloud saves, but its usage is totally optional. Read more about GOG Galaxy.

What are the system requirements for Varney Lake?

Minimum: System: Windows 7, Processor: Intel i3+, Memory: 2 GB RAM, Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better, Storage: 250 MB available space. Recommended: System: Windows 10, Processor: Intel i5+, Memory: 4 GB RAM, Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better, Storage: 250 MB available space.

Critics reviews
76
Top Critic Average
74 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating

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Posted on: December 29, 2025

kibernick

Verified owner

Games: 117 Reviews: 7

Cute and short spooky game

Very evocative. Don't want to say much so as to not spoil.


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