Cube Escape: The Lake for Android

Looking for a short, atmospheric puzzle game you can play anywhere? This Cube Escape: The Lake APK download for Android gives you the latest version 5.2.3 as a 36 MB XAPK file. Made by the Dutch studio Rusty Lake, it is the second entry in the Cube Escape series and plays fully offline.

The game holds a strong 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google Play and has passed one million downloads, a good sign of how well it has landed with escape room fans.

About Cube Escape: The Lake and how it plays

You set off on what looks like a relaxing getaway to a small, remote island. A little wooden cabin waits for you near a mysterious body of water known as Rusty Lake, a place said to hold a different adventure for every visitor.

Inside the cabin you find only a few items: fishing gear, a knife and a lever. Those simple objects hide the secrets of the story. You explore the room, inspect everything, collect clues and solve logic puzzles to uncover what the lake has in store for you.

The controls are point and tap. Move around the cabin, use items in the right places and connect hints together. It looks simple, but the story pulls you deeper with every solved puzzle.

Content and atmosphere in the Rusty Lake world

Every Cube Escape game shares a strange, hidden link with the main Rusty Lake titles such as Rusty Lake: Roots and Rusty Lake Hotel. With the lake right in its name, this chapter feels especially close to the heart of that universe.

The art style is distinctive, mixing calm scenery with a quiet sense of horror and surreal imagery. It is a single-player experience aimed at players who enjoy thinking things through at their own pace. If you finish it and want more, the series continues with chapters like Seasons, Arles, The Cave, Theatre, Case 23, Birthday and Paradox.

Requirements and installing the XAPK file

You need Android 6.0 or newer, and the game is rated 12+. The download is only 36 MB, and no internet connection is required to play.

The file is provided as an XAPK, so you will need an XAPK installer:

• Download the XAPK file from the GNVID game page.
• Install an XAPK installer app if you do not already have one.
• Open the file with the installer and allow installs from unknown sources when asked.
• Once installation finishes, launch the game and play offline.