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Deadlight Guide

2012 · Cinematic survival platformer

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GuideWhat you will find
Randall leaps from a high ledge above a forested valley.SurvivalPreserve movement options before committing to a melee fight.
Randall runs through an industrial harbor beneath cranes.WeaponsKeep ammunition for the encounters that cannot be bypassed.
Randall stands in a ruined street between damaged buildings.CollectiblesTrack distinct collectible types and the three playable handheld titles.
Randall leaps from a high ledge above a forested valley.NightmareKnow the original campaign route before attempting the harsher PC challenge.
A shadowy interior contains damaged furniture and a figure beside the window.CharactersRandall is the sole playable survivor. His companions, the Rat and his missing family provide the story’s changing objectives; this directory avoids its final revelation.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Best defenseUse ledges, traps and escape routes before fighting a crowd.
Limited resourcesAxe attacks use stamina; firearm ammunition is scarce.
MovementRunning jumps, rolls and climbs are central to the route.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Randall WaynePlayable survivorSearches the Seattle area for his wife and daughter.
Ben ParkerSurvivor companionTravels with Randall during the escape story.
StellaSurvivor companionPart of the group caught in the outbreak.
The RatUnderground survivorControls a dangerous sewer route and its traps.
Lydia and ShannonRandall’s familyTheir whereabouts motivate the search.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
SurvivalStamina is also an escape resource →

Pictures All pictures →

Randall stands in a ruined street between damaged buildings.
Randall stands in a ruined street between damaged buildings.
Randall leaps from a high ledge above a forested valley.
Randall leaps from a high ledge above a forested valley.
Randall runs through an industrial harbor beneath cranes.
Randall runs through an industrial harbor beneath cranes.
A shadowy interior contains damaged furniture and a figure beside the window.
A shadowy interior contains damaged furniture and a figure beside the window.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Deadlight: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com