Deadlight / Characters guide
Deadlight characters: cast and roles
Randall 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.
Edition covered
Original 2012 Deadlight and its PC Nightmare mode. Director’s Cut adds Survival Arena and other changes; those additions are not covered. Screenshots come from the original Steam app.
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Characters
Playable survivor
Randall Wayne
Searches the Seattle area for his wife and daughter.
More characters
- Ben Parker — Survivor companion · Travels with Randall during the escape story.
- Stella — Survivor companion · Part of the group caught in the outbreak.
- The Rat — Underground survivor · Controls a dangerous sewer route and its traps.
- Lydia and Shannon — Randall’s family · Their whereabouts motivate the search.
Quick notes
- Seattle survivors. Randall is the sole playable survivor.
- Relationships explain the route. The search for family drives Randall forward, while other survivors create temporary alliances.
- Read the diary alongside the story. Collectible writing adds context to Randall’s memories.
- Do not confuse Shadows with ordinary survivors. Shadows are the infected threats encountered during traversal.
Relationships explain the route
| Connection | Where it matters | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Randall and Ben | Traveling survivors | Companionship does not add a second controllable player |
| Randall and Stella | Survivor group | Story encounters change the immediate objective |
| Randall and the Rat | Sewer route | Traps require observation and movement |
| Randall and his family | Main search | The mystery develops through memories and scenes |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Deadlight publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original PC instruction manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Original-route walkthrough and collectible reference | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |