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The Figure is the main antagonist in the indie videogame Rat Cage.
He is an enigmatic and fanatical killer with a feral personality.
Biography[]
The Figure’s origins remain shrouded in mystery, though visual cues suggest he is a genetically-altered mutant, possibly the result of a failed laboratory experiment. His towering, brute-like appearance and seemingly limited intelligence are offset by signs of cunning and purpose. He is a fervent religious zealot, worshiping a mechanical device found within the lab, where he appears to spend much of his time.
Violence and aggression define the Figure’s actions. Scattered evidence, including beheaded dogs and blood-streaked cages, implies his brutal tendencies, while the presence of mouse traps and poisoned apples across the facility showcases a calculating side. Despite his grunting and seemingly primal behavior, the Figure demonstrates a rudimentary intellect, wielding an axe with notable skill. This weapon, central to his identity, appears prominently in the game’s logo, though he is never shown using it directly during gameplay.
Context within the lab suggests the Figure is tied to the human experiments conducted there. One shattered tube, among several containing human subjects, strongly implies that he escaped captivity. His connection to other phenomena within the lab, such as undead rats and surveillance systems, remains ambiguous, although he has no apparent association with the large spiders infesting the facility.
The Figure’s fixation centers on Number 778, a lab rat that becomes his primary target. Whether this obsession stems from past encounters or the rat's actions during the game is unclear, but he relentlessly pursues it throughout the night. This pursuit culminates in a dramatic fall from a window, leaving the Figure unconscious and vulnerable.
In the game’s possible outcomes, the Figure’s fate varies. In the Rat Cage Victory ending, he lies defeated as Number 778 stands triumphant. In the Bad Ending, should the rat fail to secure all the cheese, the Figure regains consciousness, his intentions uncertain. Whether he returns to the lab or embarks on a new path is left unresolved, adding an air of mystery to his character.
Personality[]
The Figure's personality is dominated by primal instincts and a fervent, almost fanatical sense of purpose. His actions suggest a creature driven by raw emotion rather than calculated reasoning, though there are hints of cunning in his behavior.
He can be described as a Fanatical Serial Killer/Feral Serial Killer.