Don't Sleep With The Fishes All Endings Guide
The game has multiple endings — survival, death, and hidden outcomes. Official sources confirm multiple endings exist and that the rescue ending chance was increased in v1.1.2. Specific route details are sourced from community reports unless marked otherwise.
Quick Answer
Don't Sleep With The Fishes has multiple ending outcomes, including rescue routes, bad endings, and community-reported secret routes. This guide tracks each ending with spoiler warnings and source labels so confirmed routes are separated from player theories.
Spoiler Warning
This page lists all known endings with their requirements. If you prefer to discover endings yourself, start with the Beginner Guide which has spoiler-free summaries.
All Endings Overview
| Outcome | Requirement / Route | Source |
|---|---|---|
Rescue Ending | Flare Gun / Flashlight to signal for help. Respond to Hope and Other People events. | Official |
True Ending | Heart of the Sea item (community report). May involve paying debt and/or specific squid interaction. | Community |
Pay Debt Route | Possibly connected to Giant Squid encounter and Heart of the Sea. Community is still tracking. | Community |
Ghost Ship / Flying Dutchman | Hidden ending. Specific trigger unknown. | Community |
Survivor Ending | Survive long enough and reach rescue conditions. | Official |
Lost at Sea (Death) | Hit 0 health, starve, or fail critical night events. | Official |
Seagull Bad Ending | Keep seagull too long without feeding or shooing (community report). | Community |
Boat Destroyed | Fail Whirlpool or Leak events without Anchor / Duct Tape. | Community |
Starvation | Run out of food. No Bait or Fishing Rod. | Official |
Shipmate Death | Fail Eyes event or other crew-threatening encounters. | Community |
Source Confidence
The official itch page confirms there are multiple endings but does not specify an exact number. We list 12+ known outcomes based on community reports, but the total number is not officially confirmed. Official endings are confirmed by the itch.io page or devlog. Community routes are player-reported and not independently verified. Unverified entries are mentioned by players but not reliably confirmed.
Ending FAQ
How many endings are there?
The official itch page confirms multiple endings but does not specify an exact number. We list 12+ known outcomes based on community reports, but the total is not officially confirmed. Some outcomes may be variations of the same ending path.
How do you get the true ending?
True ending requirements are community-reported and not yet independently verified. Current theories involve Heart of the Sea and the Giant Squid encounter. See the True Ending Guide for tracking updates.
What does pay debt mean?
This prompt appears connected to the Giant Squid encounter. Community players are tracking how to resolve it. See the Pay Debt Guide for current theories and verification status.
How do you make yourself visible?
Use Flare Gun or Flashlight during Hope and Other People night events. Official v1.1.2 notes confirm rescue ending chances were slightly increased.
Is there a seagull ending?
Yes, community reports describe a seagull bad ending triggered by keeping too many seagulls on the boat. See the Seagull Guide for prevention strategies.
Is there a Ghost Ship ending?
Players mention a Ghost Ship / Flying Dutchman hidden ending, but the exact unlock conditions are not verified. This is tracked as a community report.