Once in Flowerlake

Once in Flowerlake

Released Nov 2021

This is a short story in a sci-fi setting with a top-down view, telling the story of a nameless man lost in routine in the middle of a cold world and soulless machines. But what if it could be different?

71% positive · 110 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to buy

Steam $4.99
Can't confirm — worth a look
We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.
Green Man Gaming Steam key Search IndieGala Steam key Search
Prices in USD, as listed by each store.
Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site

Evaluation

Once in Flowerlake launched on November 17, 2021 as a self-described "little adventure" — a short, self-contained story game made by a solo developer. In the weeks following launch, the developer shipped several patches addressing bugs, localization issues, and quality-of-life improvements. The last recorded update was a bug fix on January 4, 2022, followed by a discount announcement on January 5, 2022. In that January 5 post, the developer mentioned they were "actively working on a third game," which indicates their attention had moved on from Once in Flowerlake. There is no DLC, no announced roadmap, no season pass, and no further developer communications about this game after January 2022. The store description presents the game as a complete, finished narrative with "a finale that will leave you with food for thought" — language consistent with a shipped, complete product. This game launched as a finished short story and has received no post-launch content beyond polish patches.
Evidence
Developer announced they are actively working on a third game, indicating development focus has moved away from Once in Flowerlake.
news post · Jan 5, 2022 source development ending
high
Game launched. Developer describes it as a short adventure and their second game.
news post · Nov 17, 2021 source content shipped
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
byMixNez
Achievements
11
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

You will have to live through a brief moment in the life of a nameless man, who found himself in the middle of a cold world and was stuck in a routine job. One day an event happened in the man's life that changed the whole further course of his life and his views on what he was doing all the time after waking up...

Features:
  • An unhurried story, invented by one man, with a finale that will leave you with food for thought.
  • Once In Flowerlake is a non-violent game, with no need to shoot or kill anyone.
  • Nice visual style and atmosphere of the cold, winter world.
  • Atmospheric soundtrack to keep the right mood.
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content