Dead Plate

Dead Plate is a narrative-driven game where players take on the role of a waiter named Rody, working in a strange and unsettling French bistro. The setting may appear ordinary at first glance, but as the days go by, a darker truth begins to surface beneath the polite atmosphere and bustling kitchen. Rody has just seven days to make as much money as possible while navigating increasingly odd events that blur the line between hospitality and horror. What begins as a routine shift quickly turns into a surreal experience filled with mystery and danger.

Strange Days Behind the Counter

As each day progresses, the responsibilities become more difficult. Players must serve food, manage orders, and interact with peculiar customers whose behavior becomes harder to explain. The gameplay focuses on movement and timing—missteps can lead to lost income or missed story details. Throughout the week, small clues begin to hint that the restaurant may be hiding more than just recipes. The chef, Vince, appears to be running things with strict authority, but something about him feels off.

Key Features That Shape the Experience

·         A first-person narrative set in a 1960s-style restaurant

·         Time-based gameplay with a focus on daily routine

·         Characters with shifting personalities and motives

·         Branching storylines and multiple possible endings

·         Creeping horror that builds gradually over time

Each feature works together to create a game that changes based on how the player chooses to act—or not act—during each shift.

Atmosphere of Unease

Rather than using direct violence or monsters, Dead Plate builds its horror through implication and timing. Visual details shift, music changes, and customers begin to act unnaturally. As more secrets are revealed, it becomes clear that Rody is an employee and a participant in something deeper and more dangerous. The restaurant starts to feel like a trap, and even friendly characters seem less trustworthy than they first appeared. Players must decide whether to uncover the truth or simply survive until the final day.

Dead Plate offers an experience that mixes simple mechanics with psychological storytelling. The game never explains too much but rewards players who pay attention to small details. Whether aiming for profit, truth, or escape, each player shapes their own path through the shifting events of the week. The result is a haunting and memorable journey served on a plate that is anything but ordinary.