Gone Home / Characters guide
Gone Home characters: cast and roles
Katie is the player’s viewpoint, while Sam’s journals describe the central relationship with Lonnie. Terry and Janice have separate stories visible through their possessions.
Edition covered
The original Gone Home story with the updated PC release’s commentary and achievement features. Route and code pages contain puzzle spoilers; the family guide discusses relationships without quoting the final journal.
5 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Playable visitor
Katie Greenbriar
Returns from traveling abroad to her family’s unfamiliar house.
Katie and Sam’s father
Terry Greenbriar
A writer whose papers reveal professional and family history.
Katie and Sam’s mother
Janice Greenbriar
Her work and personal correspondence form another household story.
Quick notes
- The Greenbriar family. Katie is the player’s viewpoint, while Sam’s journals describe the central relationship with Lonnie.
- Who owns the evidence. Use the name on a letter or document to avoid merging the parents’ concerns with Sam’s.
- Katie is returning to a new home. Her family moved while she was abroad.
- Read the ending after the trail. Sam’s final message resolves the main question.
Who owns the evidence
| Connection | Where it matters | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Katie and Sam | Sisters | The journal addresses the returning older sister |
| Sam and Lonnie | School and personal life | Music and notes trace their relationship |
| Katie and Terry | Father and daughter | His office tells a separate professional story |
| Katie and Janice | Mother and daughter | Work and personal letters add another perspective |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Gone Home publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Gone Home route and codes | www.jayisgames.com |
| Gone Home full walkthrough | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |
| Fullbright official game site | gonehome.com |