Diner in the Storm

Diner in the Storm is a thrilling puzzle adventure game that immerses you in a high-stakes escape story. The game starts with a mysterious and intense storm, pushing you to seek refuge in a seemingly normal roadside diner. However, as the storm rages outside, you quickly discover that the diner hides its own dark secrets. Throughout your journey, you must solve a series of intricate puzzles that test your logic and intuition, while uncovering clues about the diner’s eerie history.

How to Play Diner in the Storm

In Diner in the Storm, every action you take draws you deeper into the unsettling world of a stormy night. Upon entering the diner, you meet Maggie, a friendly yet cautious waitress.

Maggie: \"Come in, sweetheart, and shut the door behind you. This storm’s not going anywhere soon. Take a seat, and I’ll bring you some coffee and a menu.\"

Maggie gestures to the radio, hinting: \"Feel free to change the music if you\'d like.\"

As you settle in, the atmosphere grows tense. You overhear a conversation at a nearby booth between Ethan, a nervous customer, and Edith, who appears uninterested in his ramblings.

Ethan: \"Did you notice anything strange in the sky as you came in?\"

Edith: \"Oh, not this again...\"

Ethan: \"I swear, I saw something big, like flickering lights, right before the storm hit. Well... I saw it, anyway.\"

You’re then given the option to ask the right questions to get Ethan to reveal something unsettling, like: \"I’m telling you, it was aliens. That wasn’t just lightning!\"

As you explore, you notice Juan, another diner patron, who reacts unfavorably to your gaze.

Juan: \"What are you staring at?\"

His hostile tone suggests it’s best to avoid confrontation, but you can choose whether to engage or move on. Either way, he doesn’t seem like someone you want to befriend.

Next, you spot a woman who seems familiar. She notices your glance and cuts you off: \"No photos, no autographs.\"

When you ask her identity, the game reveals she is Bruna Starr, a well-known social media influencer.

Bruna: \"Bruna Starr, three million followers. You seriously don’t recognize me?\"

You can reply with: \"I’m not into social media. I prefer listening to the radio.\"

She shrugs dismissively, saying: \"I travel a lot. Guess you could say I’m off the grid.\"

A mysterious older man named Csapar is sitting alone in a booth. When you ask to join him, he gives a quiet nod.

Csapar: \"I’m no ghost,\" he says with a cryptic smile, \"but I’ve got stories that might make you believe otherwise.\"

In Diner in the Storm, these dialogues aren’t just random—they are key to unlocking clues that will help you solve the diner’s mysteries and understand the forces at work outside. Your ultimate goal is to uncover the truth behind the storm—or risk becoming another unsolved enigma.

There are multiple outcomes in the game, but the main objective is to ensure everyone escapes the diner and reaches the nearby town of Hope Springs.

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Release Date

January 2024

Platform

Web browser (desktop and mobile)

Last Updated

March 14, 2024

Controls

• Left mouse button to interact.
• (Optional) AD, left/right arrow keys, and space to move left and right.

FAQ

What is the story of Diner in the Storm?

Diner in the Storm follows your character as you take shelter in a roadside diner during a fierce storm. You converse with the other patrons who are also stuck there, and the story slowly unravels, revealing dark secrets.

How do you get Maggie to come with you in Diner in the Storm?

Maggie will agree to join you only after you have spoken to Csapar about her.

When did Diner in the Storm come out?

Diner in the Storm was released on January 5, 2024, by developer Maxim Tsai.