A stylish 1960s French bistro hides dark secrets in Dead Plate, a horror RPG mixing tycoon gameplay, visual novels and disturbing twists.
At first glance, Dead Plate looks like a charming restaurant simulator. You play as Rody, a young waiter in 1960s France, eager to prove himself at a prestigious bistro owned by the famous chef Vince. Your week begins with serving customers, earning tips, and trying to impress your girlfriend, Manon. But as the nights drag on, the elegant Parisian atmosphere unravels, revealing a darker story filled with chilling surprises.
WHEN RESTAURANT DREAMS BECOME NIGHTMARES
With over 70 hand-drawn CGs and 8 detailed maps, Dead Plate recreates the elegance of a Parisian bistro while weaving in eerie, unsettling visuals. The soundtrack mirrors this shift, starting with light background tunes before bending into suspenseful tones as the horror takes over. It’s this mix of authenticity and unease that makes the experience unforgettable.
More than just waiting tables
Dead Plate blends multiple genres to keep players engaged:
- Restaurant Tycoon Elements - Earn money through fast, smart service.
- Visual Novel Choices - Over 8,000 words of branching dialogue ensure your decisions shape the narrative.
- Exploration & Puzzles - Search the bistro, uncover secrets, and solve mini-games that push the story forward.
A feast of horror and suspense
The narrative drips with violence, paranoia, and disturbing imagery. Every shift feels heavier, the customers seem stranger, and the tasks become increasingly sinister.
Control
- Mouse - Navigate, interact, choose dialogue.
- Keyboard - Menu and exploration functions.
- Playtime: Around 1 hour for one ending, up to 3 hours for full completion
Why Dead Plate deserves your attention
- Unique genre fusion: restaurant sim, visual novel and horror.
- Immersive art design with hand-drawn scenes and authentic 1960s Parisian vibes.
- Multiple endings that reward replayability.
- Psychological horror with an emotional impact, not just shock value.
