In addition to the main story, The Lake House also features a robust side quest system, allowing players to uncover hidden secrets and discover additional layers to the narrative. These quests provide deeper insights into the characters, the Lake House’s history, and the overarching mythology of the Alan Wake universe.
The game is set in the enigmatic Lake House, a secretive facility located on the shores of Cauldron Lake. The Lake House was created by an independent government organization known as the Bureau of Investigation and Exploration, with the sole purpose of conducting top-secret research and experiments. However, as players delve deeper into the unnerving depths of the Lake House, they soon realize that something has gone terribly wrong.