There are several characters throughout the story of both Hotline Miami and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number. They range from a panel of subconscious animal mask wearing entities to harmless shop vendors and ruthless gang members.
Hotline Miami
The first game only features two protagonists with opposite objectives, along with an array of bosses and innocents caught in the 50 Blessings conspiracy.
Protagonists
Other Characters
- Beard
- Bum
- The Club Owner
- Don Juan (Horse)
- Producer
- Hooker
- The Janitors
- Ninja Girl
- The Old Man
- Police Chief
- Rasmus (Owl)
- Richard (Rooster)
- Richter (Rat)
- Russian Boss
- Scar
- Technician
- Van Driver
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Unlike the first game, the sequel features a larger cast of protagonists, each with their own point of view and actions throughout the series' timeline.
Protagonists
- Beard
- Manny Pardo
- Evan Wright
- The Fans
- The Henchman
- Jake
- Martin Brown (starring as the Pig Butcher)
- Richter
- The Son
Other Characters
- Andy
- Barnes
- Biker (Playable in the lever editor)
- The Bum
- The Colombian Boss
- The Colonel
- Courthouse Judge
- Daniels
- Diner Waitress
- Don Juan
- Ellen (appearance is heavily based on that of Ellen DeGeneres)
- George
- Jacket (Playable in the lever editor)
- The Janitors
- Jimmy
- Johnson
- Lawyers
- Mary
- The Metalhead
- Miami Police Officer
- Petrov
- Pizza employee
- Police Chief
- Puppet
- The Prision Inmate
- Rachael Vard
- Richard
- Rosa Berg
- Rouven Blankenfeld
- Sharon
- Tattoo Artist
- The Volunteer
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Digital Comic
- Abby Shackleton
- Avril
- Daniel Macavov
- Emma (Mrs.Casey)
- Eric
- Jamie
- Mike
- Mr.Casey
- Ronald
- Sarah
- Tommy Johnson