Servant of the Lake price on every platform: Steam $7.99 (25% off → $5.99 until Aug 27), mobile $4.99, itch.io $5.99, the Vanderboom Bundle, and value verdict.
Servant of the Lake Price — Every Platform, Discounts & Value
Servant of the Lake costs $7.99 on Steam (currently $5.99 with the -25% launch discount that runs until August 27, 2026), $4.99 on iOS and Android, and $5.99 minimum on itch.io. The mobile version is the cheapest full-price entry point; the Steam Vanderboom Bloodline Bundle (this game + Rusty Lake: Roots) is the best value if you want the whole saga at $6.78. This guide lays out every store's price, the bundles, what the game is actually worth per hour, and how Rusty Lake's sale history suggests future discounts will look.

Here's what you'll learn:
- The exact price on every platform right now (Steam, iOS, Android, itch.io)
- The launch discount deadline and what happens after August 27
- The Vanderboom Bloodline Bundle and the series-wide sale running at launch
- Whether the game is worth its price — including a per-hour value breakdown
- Price history context and what to expect from future Rusty Lake sales
Official resources: Steam store page · Official press release · iOS App Store · Google Play · itch.io
Servant of the Lake Price — The Short Answer
The game launched August 13, 2026 with a tiered price across stores:
- Steam: $7.99 / €7.99, with a -25% introductory discount to $5.99 / €5.99 (the Steam page marks it "Introductory Offer, offer ends August 27").
- iOS and Android: $4.99 / €4.99 flat, no discount tier.
- itch.io: $5.99 minimum for the DRM-free Windows/macOS build (the studio set the launch-window price there to match Steam's discounted price).
Official source: the GamesPress launch release confirms "available on Steam for USD 7.99 / €7.99, and iOS and Android for USD 4.99 / €4.99," and the Steam page shows the -25% introductory offer at $5.99.
Regional pricing applies on Steam, so your local price will vary — the figures above are the US/EU list prices.
Servant of the Lake Price on Every Platform
| Platform | Regular price | Current price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (PC/Mac) | $7.99 / €7.99 | $5.99 / €5.99 (-25%) | Introductory offer ends Aug 27; Steam Cloud + 49 achievements + Family Sharing |
| iOS / iPadOS | $4.99 / €4.99 | $4.99 | Flat premium, no ads/IAP; free "Lite" demo available |
| Android | $4.99 / €4.99 | $4.99 | Same as iOS; free "Lite" demo available |
| itch.io (DRM-free) | $5.99 min. | $5.99 | Windows + macOS, launch-window price |
The cheapest way to play right now is mobile at $4.99 — unless you specifically want the Steam version (achievements, Deck Verified, cloud saves), in which case the $5.99 launch price is the best PC deal you'll get for a while. Platform comparisons beyond price (touch vs. mouse, saves) are covered in the mobile guide.
Before spending anything, grab the free demo — Steam demo or Servant of the Lake Lite on mobile. It's 15–30 minutes of the real game, and it settles the "will I like this?" question at $0 (details in the demo guide).
The Vanderboom Bloodline Bundle & Steam Discounts
Steam offers two bundles that include Servant of the Lake:
- The Vanderboom Bloodline Bundle — Servant of the Lake + Rusty Lake: Roots: list $10.18, $6.78 at the current combined discount (-15% bundle + -33% series sale). This is the one to buy if you haven't played Roots: you get the complete Vanderboom saga for $0.79 more than the standalone launch price.
- The Rusty Lake Bundle — all 9 premium games (Underground Blossom, The Past Within, Cube Escape Collection, Hotel, Roots, Paradise, The White Door, Paradox Chapter 2, Servant of the Lake): $34.77 → $19.05 at launch pricing. Best value by far if you're new to the series and want everything.
Alongside the launch, Rusty Lake put 50% off on all their premium games across Steam, itch.io and mobile — that's why Roots is currently $1.99 on Steam and $2.99 on mobile. If you own the older games, the bundles get even cheaper thanks to bundle-completion pricing.
Is Servant of the Lake Worth Its Price?
Value check: the main story runs 4–5 hours (see our length guide), which works out to roughly $1.20–1.50 per hour on PC at the launch price and about $1.00 per hour on mobile. For a hand-drawn, fully voiced, story-complete Rusty Lake adventure with a post-game secret chain and 49 achievements, that's a strong price-to-content ratio — the review guide rounds up the critical and player reception, which has been overwhelmingly positive.
The honest caveats: at $7.99 (full price, after Aug 27) it's still fair but no longer a steal, and if you're purely a completionist-for-cheap type, the mobile $4.99 or the Bloodline Bundle both beat standalone PC pricing. If you're on the fence, the demo is the tiebreaker — there's genuinely no financial risk in trying it first.
After August 27 the Steam price returns to $7.99. Rusty Lake titles historically hit 50% off within a few months (see below), but if you want to play now, the $5.99 window is the cheapest PC price you'll see at launch.
Servant of the Lake Price History & Future Discounts
Servant of the Lake is brand new, so it has no price history yet — the current -25% launch discount is its historical low. What we can project comes from the series' pattern:
- Rusty Lake's premium games (Roots, Paradise, Hotel, The White Door) routinely hit 40–50% off during Steam seasonal sales; Roots is $3.99 base and frequently $1.99–2.39.
- The studio ran a 50% off series-wide sale at Servant of the Lake's launch, which is a good indicator of future event-sale depths (the next Steam sale windows would apply similar cuts).
- Mobile prices ($4.99 here; $2.99–4.99 for older entries) rarely go below 50%, and the current mobile price is already the series' mid-tier.
Realistic expectation: within 3–6 months you'll likely see Servant of the Lake at $4.99 or lower on Steam during a seasonal sale, and possibly a small mobile discount. If you can wait, the bundle price will also drop in tandem; if you want it this weekend, the $5.99 launch price is fine — see the review for the "buy now vs. wait" breakdown.
How to Get Servant of the Lake as Cheaply as Possible
Ranked by current price:
- Free — the demo (Steam / Lite on mobile) covers the first third of Day 1.
- $4.99 — iOS or Android full game.
- $5.99 — Steam at the launch discount, or itch.io DRM-free.
- $6.78 — the Vanderboom Bloodline Bundle if you also want Roots (cheapest per game).
- Wait — Steam seasonal sales will almost certainly take it below $5 within a few months.
One more trick: if you already own Rusty Lake: Roots on Steam, the Bloodline Bundle price drops further thanks to bundle-completion discounting — add the bundle to your cart and Steam shows the adjusted price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Servant of the Lake cost?
$7.99 on Steam (currently $5.99 with the -25% launch discount), $4.99 on iOS and Android, and $5.99 minimum on itch.io. US/EU list prices; regional pricing varies.
Where is Servant of the Lake cheapest?
Mobile: $4.99 on both iOS and Android. On PC, the Steam launch price ($5.99) and the Vanderboom Bloodline Bundle ($6.78 for this + Roots) are the best deals.
Is Servant of the Lake worth its price?
Yes — 4–5 hours of story at $5.99–6.78 is roughly $1.20–1.50/hour, plus a post-game chain and 49 achievements. Player reception is overwhelmingly positive at launch. Try the free demo if unsure.
When is the Servant of the Lake launch discount ending?
The Steam introductory offer (-25%, $7.99 → $5.99) ends August 27, 2026. After that, full price applies until the next sale.
Is there a Servant of the Lake bundle?
Yes — the Vanderboom Bloodline Bundle ($6.78: Servant of the Lake + Rusty Lake: Roots) and the 9-game Rusty Lake Bundle ($19.05) are both on Steam.
Related Guides
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- Servant of the Lake Demo — What's Included & Save Carryover
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- Servant of the Lake Wiki — Complete Game Overview
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