Servant of the Lake has 49 Steam achievements: 24 straightforward (tied to story progression), 24 hidden flavour unlocks, and 1 true ending achievement. Most unlock naturally if you play through all three days and poke at the weird details.
All 49 Achievements
The achievements break into three bands by when they appear:
| Band | About | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (≈18) | Arrival, breakfast, waking Aldous, reception, night watch | Waking Up Aldous, Signed Contract, Night Watch |
| Day 2 (≈16) | Basement, timepieces, portraits, wine puzzle, sanctuary | Balcony Disposal, Secret Sanctuary, Three Timepieces |
| Day 3 + secrets (≈15) | Banquet, elixir, escape, hidden easter eggs | You've Found Him, True Servant, Chandelier |
A few worth calling out:
- Waking Up Aldous — finish the morning routine (clock to 7:00, shave, exercise, dress). Two-stage; see the Exercise puzzle page.
- Balcony Disposal — on Day 2, drag the organic waste off the balcony railing instead of heading straight back to the portraits.
- Secret Sanctuary — solve the wine puzzle to open the panel into the Cave of the Lady of the Lake.
The Hidden "You've Found Him" Ending
The true ending achievement unlocks by reaching the secret sanctuary beneath the estate (via the wine puzzle) and completing the late-game sequence that leads to the Blood Moon finale. It is missable if you rush the family dinner, so explore the basement thoroughly on Day 2 before the banquet.
Unlock Tips
- Play the days in order — most achievements assume you have already done the prior duty.
- Click everything. Rusty Lake hides flavour unlocks in odd interactions (animals, paintings, the lake itself).
- If an item vanishes after a quit-to-menu reload, that is the known launch save bug — reload an earlier save rather than forcing the step again.
For the story behind the ending, read our Ending & Lore page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many achievements does Servant of the Lake have?
49 Steam achievements — 24 earned through normal story progression, 24 hidden ones for optional actions, plus 1 for the hidden 'You've Found Him' true ending.
What is the hidden achievement?
'You've Found Him' is unlocked by reaching the secret sanctuary and completing the late-game sequence for the true ending. It is the only ending-related achievement.
What is an example of a hidden achievement?
'Balcony Disposal' — on Day 2, after getting the three timepieces, go to the balcony and drop the bucket of organic waste over the railing instead of returning to the portraits.
Are achievements cross-platform?
They are tied to your Steam account on PC/Mac; the mobile versions use their own tracking, so the 49 count refers to the Steam release.