Game Theories & Lore - Community Speculation and Story Analysis
Road-Side Shawarma is more than just a horror game - it's a mystery wrapped in rules, strange customers, and unsettling events. The community has been actively theorizing about the true nature of the shawarma stand.
The Phone Guy - Friend or Foe?
The Phone Guy is the most enigmatic character. Many players believe he's the mastermind behind everything: he knows all events before they happen, has you trapped, and may control the anomalies.
The Trash Bag Man - A Killer Among Customers?
The man with the trash bag is one of the most discussed mysteries. What's really in the bag, and why does calling about him prevent your death?
The 'Object' Experiment
The game's ending dialogue refers to the player as an 'Object' and confirms there is no exit. This has led to the popular theory that the entire game is a containment experiment for supernatural entities, with the player serving as a test subject. See our Ending Explained guide for the full transcript.
💡 Quick Tips
- 🤔 The Phone Guy knows everything before it happens - suspicious!
- 👤 All strange customers have facial deformations, suggesting they're monster victims
- 📞 The Cult Guy warns you to 'be careful' - possibly about the Phone Guy
- 🎒 The trash bag man's bag appeared to have something large inside
- 🚪 There's no exit - you're permanently trapped in the shawarma stand