# Samsara Room

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q114552970](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114552970)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/samsara-room

## Summary
Samsara Room is a 2020 adventure puzzle video game developed by Rusty Lake, a Dutch game studio based in Amsterdam. It is part of the Rusty Lake series and was released on April 29, 2020, for multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

## Key Facts
- Developed by Rusty Lake, founded April 25, 2015, in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Released on April 29, 2020, as an adventure puzzle video game
- Available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android operating systems
- Single-player game mode with touchscreen input support
- Composed by Victor Butzelaar
- Published and distributed by Rusty Lake through Steam, itch.io, and mobile app stores
- Has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb (72/100)
- Part of the Rusty Lake series and collection at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision

## FAQs
### Q: What type of game is Samsara Room?
A: Samsara Room is an adventure puzzle video game that challenges players to solve environmental puzzles in a mysterious room setting.

### Q: Who developed Samsara Room?
A: Samsara Room was developed by Rusty Lake, an independent game studio founded in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2015.

### Q: On which platforms can I play Samsara Room?
A: Samsara Room is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android devices, with touchscreen input support.

## Why It Matters
Samsara Room represents Rusty Lake's signature approach to atmospheric puzzle games that blend surreal storytelling with intricate environmental challenges. As part of the Rusty Lake series, it contributes to the studio's distinctive aesthetic and narrative universe that has garnered a dedicated following in the indie game community. The game's cross-platform availability demonstrates the studio's commitment to accessibility, allowing players on desktop and mobile devices to experience their unique puzzle-solving gameplay. Its inclusion in the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision collection also highlights its cultural significance within Dutch digital media.

## Notable For
- Being part of Rusty Lake's acclaimed series of atmospheric puzzle games
- Cross-platform release spanning desktop and mobile operating systems
- Distinctive surreal visual style and narrative approach
- Touchscreen-optimized gameplay for mobile devices
- Soundtrack composed by Victor Butzelaar

## Body
### Development and Release
Samsara Room was developed by Rusty Lake, an independent game studio founded on April 25, 2015, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The game was released on April 29, 2020, as part of the studio's expanding portfolio of puzzle adventure games.

### Technical Specifications
The game runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android operating systems. It features touchscreen input support, making it particularly well-suited for mobile gameplay. The game is distributed digitally through multiple platforms including Steam, itch.io, and mobile app stores.

### Audio and Localization
Victor Butzelaar composed the game's soundtrack. Samsara Room supports multiple languages for user interface and subtitles, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Japanese, and Korean.

### Reception and Recognition
The game holds a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb (72/100). It has been cataloged by various gaming databases and platforms, including Steam (application ID 1281800), itch.io (numeric ID 626933), and is part of the collection at the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision.

### Distribution
Samsara Room is distributed through Steam, itch.io, and mobile app stores. The game is available for digital purchase and download, with no physical distribution format.

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## References

1. Samsara Room. game-catalogus Beeld & Geluid. 2020
2. [Victor Butzelaar - Video Game Credits - MobyGames](https://www.mobygames.com/person/1001608/victor-butzelaar/credits/#main)
3. Steam
4. PCGamingWiki
5. MobyGames
6. [Samsara Room (Video Game 2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13061110/)
7. RAWG
8. [Great on Deck](https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck)
9. Giant Bomb
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