Diner in the Storm

Developer:Maxim Tsai
Rating:8.5(76,132 votes)
Released:January 2024
Last Updated:April 2025
Technology:HTML5
Platforms:Browser (desktop, mobile, tablet)

DESCRIPTION

Diner in the Storm is a puzzle adventure game that plunges you into a heart-pounding escape adventure, where danger lurks not only outside but within the walls of a seemingly ordinary roadside diner. Caught in the grip of a sudden and ominous storm, you seek shelter in a roadside diner, only to find that safety is fleeting, and the diner harbors dark secrets. As the storm rages on, you must solve a series of intricate puzzles that push your logic, wit, and nerves to the limit. Each puzzle reveals new mysteries about the diner’s hidden past.

How to Play Diner in the Storm

In Diner in the Storm, every interaction brings you deeper into the mysterious world of this stormy night. As soon as you enter the diner, you're greeted by Maggie, the friendly yet wary waitress.

Maggie: "Come on in, sweetheart, and close the door behind you. This storm isn’t letting up anytime soon. Grab a seat—I’ll bring you a hot coffee and the menu."

Maggie gestures towards the radio, giving you a subtle hint: "Feel free to change the music if you want."

As you settle in, the game’s atmosphere intensifies. You begin to overhear snippets of a conversation from a nearby booth. Ethan, a jittery customer, is talking to Edith, though she doesn’t seem interested.

Ethan: "Did you see anything weird in the sky on your way here?"

Edith: "Ugh, here we go again…"

Ethan, undeterred, leans in: "I swear, we saw something huge—like flickering lights—just before the storm hit. Well... I saw it anyway."

At this point, you’re prompted to decide how to respond. Asking the right question might nudge Ethan to reveal something eerie, like: "I’m telling you, it was aliens. No way that was just lightning!"

As you explore further, another patron, Juan, catches your eye. His reaction is far from friendly.

Juan: "What are you looking at?"

His aggressive tone suggests you should steer clear, and the game allows you to choose whether to confront him or simply move along. Either way, he doesn’t seem like someone who wants company.

Wandering through the diner, you spot a woman who seems familiar. She notices your glance and quickly cuts you off: "No photos, no autographs."

You ask who she is, and the game reveals that she's none other than Bruna Starr, a social media sensation. "Bruna Starr, three million followers. You seriously don’t know me?"

You can respond, "I’m not on the app. I listen to the radio instead."

She shrugs, her voice detached: "Well, I travel a lot. Guess you could say I’m off the grid."

Another figure, Csapar, an older, mysterious man, sits alone at a booth. When you ask to join him, he nods quietly.

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

In Diner in the Storm, these conversations aren't just filler—they lead you deeper into the puzzle-filled world, where every dialogue unlocks new clues about the diner, its patrons, and the strange forces at play outside. Your goal is to uncover the truth behind the storm—or become another unsolved mystery.

There are multiple scenarios that can take place, but your ultimate goal is to get everyone out of the diner and to safety in a town nearby named Hope Springs.

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Release Date

January 2024

Platform

Web browser (desktop and mobile)

Last Updated

Apr 10, 2025

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 takes you through a seemingly ordinary evening where your character is caught in a storm and stops at a nearby diner for shelter. You speak to all the patrons in a similar situation, and the story soon unfolds...

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

Maggie will come with you only after you have spoken to Caspar about Maggie.

When did Diner in the Storm come out?

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

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