DON'T SLEEP WITH THE FISHES
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DON'T SLEEP WITH THE FISHES

Point-and-click survival horror by DopplerGhost. Scavenge items, choose a crewmate, and survive deadly night encounters. 35+ items, 12+ endings. On Steam $2.39.

// OVERVIEW

About DON'T SLEEP WITH THE FISHES

Don't Sleep With The Fishes is a point-and-click survival horror game by DopplerGhost, available on itch.io ($1.99) and Steam ($2.39). Trapped on a sinking ship, you must scavenge items, choose one crew member, and survive at sea by fishing, repairing your boat, and countering deadly night events.

The game features 35+ unique items, 12+ endings, and a brutal night event system. Giant Squid, Whirlpool, Eerie Melody — every sunset brings a new threat that demands a specific item counter. The v1.1.3 Steam release added Fast-Forward, Small Island delegation, and First Aid Kit buffs.

This guide covers all known endings, item priorities, event counters, crew selection, and survival strategies. Source confidence labels distinguish official info from community reports.

// GAME GUIDE

How to Survive Don't Sleep With The Fishes

A tense point-and-click survival horror game by DopplerGhost. Trapped on a sinking ship, collect items, choose a crewmate, and survive deadly night encounters. 35+ items, 12+ endings. On Steam.

Your Main Objective

Survive each night by managing food, repairing the ship, and countering deadly events with the right items. Choose between rescue, paying off debt, or uncovering the true ending.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1
    Learn the basics first.

    Understand controls, inventory, and how nightly events work before your first run.

  2. 2
    Collect items strategically.

    35+ items — know which ones counter each night event before the sun sets.

  3. 3
    Choose your crewmate wisely.

    Frederik (repair), Row (combat), Laurel (morale), or Captain Whiskers (luck).

  4. 4
    Manage resources every night.

    Food, ship repairs, and event counters demand constant attention.

  5. 5
    Plan your ending route early.

    12+ endings including Rescue, True Ending, Debt Paid, and Ghost Ship.

  6. 6
    Adapt to v1.1.3 changes.

    Fast-Forward (hold F), Small Island delegation, First Aid Kit buffed.

Game Information

DeveloperDopplerGhost
Versionv1.1.3 (Steam, June 2026)
PlatformsWindows via itch.io ($1.99) + Steam ($2.39)

How Night Events Work

Each night brings a random encounter: Giant Squid, Whirlpool, Eerie Melody, The Eyes, and more. Every event requires a specific item to counter it. Without the right item, you take damage or lose resources.

// STRATEGY

Survival Tips & Tricks

Community-tested strategies that prevent the most common failure points.

01

Always Bring an Anchor

Counters Giant Squid and Whirlpool — the two events that can destroy your boat instantly.

02

Save Flare Gun for Rescue

Only use Flare Gun during Hope events. Wasting it early locks you out of the Rescue ending.

03

Bait Is Safer in v1.1.2+

Bait is only consumed when you actually catch a fish. Use it aggressively.

04

Match Crew to Your Day Plan

Frederik on fishing days, Row on repair days, Laurel on recovery days.

05

Duct Tape Is for Events, Not Repairs

Save Duct Tape for Eerie Melody and Leak counters. Repair use is optional.

06

Don't Trust Every Crewmate

Certain crew members have hidden agendas. Pay attention to dialogue clues.

The best survivors adapt every night. Learn the items, know your events, and choose your crew carefully.

// FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A point-and-click survival horror game by DopplerGhost. Scavenge a sinking ship, choose a crewmate, and survive deadly night events at sea. 35+ items, 12+ endings. itch.io $1.99 / Steam $2.39.

// REVIEWS

What Players Are Saying

4.7
OUT OF 5

Based on community feedback from itch.io and Steam.

S
Steam — atmosphere
2026

"Incredibly tense. The item system rewards planning and punishes greed." — Steam review

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itch.io — atmosphere
2026

"DopplerGhost nailed the atmosphere. Constant pressure from the sinking ship setting." — itch.io review

S
Steam — replay
2026

"Tough but fair. Once you learn event counters, it clicks. 12 endings = serious replay value." — Steam review

i
itch.io — gem
2026

"A hidden gem. Part survival sim, part horror. The crew system is unique." — itch.io review

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