Use the survival matrix to track every major flag, unlock Vincent’s phone call, solve the freezer route, and reach all major endings.
This hub is the central walkthrough page for Dead Plate. Use it to navigate the day-by-day route, the hidden phone call chain, the freezer puzzle, and the major ending branches. If you only need one specific route, jump straight to the linked ending or mechanic guides below.
A comprehensive, day-by-day walkthrough to unlock all 4 endings. This guide highlights critical flags required for the True Ending.
Rody works alone while Vincent stays in the kitchen. Your goal is to get used to the mechanics. Serving customers correctly earns money (~75-100 currency).
Rody arrives late due to the rain. This is primarily a story day establishing Vincent's living situation.
A mandatory story event occurs where Rody cuts his finger while taking out the trash. Vincent bandages it. You cannot skip this.
Triggering this cutscene is the first step to unlocking the Phone Call chain.
Dialogue Choice: "How am I doing so far?" (Neutral) or "Leftovers?" (Lore)
Rody witnesses Vincent disciplining a cook. You will then have a conversation with Vincent in the alley.
After the shift, Rody can snoop in Vincent's office. You must also ask the correct question during work.
If you completed all requirements from Days 3-5, you will receive a phone call at night. You MUST answer "YES".
During the party, search Vincent's Nightstand in his bedroom. You will need this key to enter the freezer on Day 7.
Buy Matches from the catalog (~500G) BEFORE starting Day 7. They are required for Endings 3 & 4.
You need about 500G. Focus on serving customers quickly and correctly to earn tips. Don't spend money on cosmetic items until you have the matches.
Unfortunately, no. Manon is already dead before the game begins. The "True Ending" (Best Served Hot) is the only path where Rody discovers the truth and avenges her.
If you miss any requirement (like the Trash Cutscene or the Day 4 dialogue), you will be locked into Ending 1: Table for One. Use our to check your flags.
Choose a timeline point to begin your simulation.
Vincent's wariness of you. High suspicion leads to hostile dialogue, but rarely causes instant death until the ending.
Vincent's interest in Rody. Crucial for the True Ending. You need high affinity to trigger the phone call event.
Access the complete dossiers of Rody, Vincent, and Manon. Includes confirmed fates and psychological profiles.
Visible only on Day 6. If you look closely, you can see Vincent's bloodshot eye staring through the hole, confirming he watches Rody intently throughout the entire shift.
The knife is present on Days 1-6 but goes missing on the night of Day 6. Vincent took it upstairs to his apartment specifically to use it on Rody.
A painting by Goya depicting the titan Saturn eating his child. This parallels Vincent's twisted psychology: he 'devours' those he loves to keep them forever.
A high-quality instrument completely covered in dust. It represents Vincent's 'emotional death' and inability to create art due to his lack of taste.
Rody briefly sees Manon's silhouette on the street, but it disappears. This is a hallucination of his denial—Manon is already dead.