- Sarab ending guide: Four endings exist — Standard, Good, Bad, and a hidden Secret ending.
- Choices matter: Dialogue decisions and exploration depth lock or unlock final outcomes.
- Secret ending: Requires all major ruins secrets plus specific late-game choices.
- Save smartly: Manual saves before key decisions let you see multiple endings efficiently.
- Elder's riddle: Answering correctly earns a clue tied to the true ending.
Sarab Endings Overview
Sarab builds toward a conclusion that recontextualizes the protagonist's entire journey, with multiple endings shaped by your choices, discoveries, and exploration depth. The mirage motif — seeing things that aren't there, or failing to see things that are — determines what final truths you're allowed to uncover.
| Ending | Difficulty | Key Requirement | Missable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Ending | ★☆☆☆☆ | Follow main story with balanced choices | No |
| Good Ending | ★★★☆☆ | Compassionate choices plus hidden lore items | Yes |
| Bad Ending | ★★☆☆☆ | Cold dialogue, skipped exploration | No |
| Secret Ending | ★★★★★ | All ruins secrets plus aligned final choices | Yes |
Standard Ending
- Default conclusion
- Most first playthroughs
- No optional secrets needed
Good Ending
- Compassionate route
- Help key characters
- Gather hidden lore items
Bad Ending
- Dark conclusion
- Dismissive dialogue
- Neglect the mysteries
Secret Ending
- True resolution
- Full ruins exploration
- Specific final choices
If you reach the Standard ending and want the Secret ending, reload an earlier save instead of restarting completely. Your late-game chapter saves usually preserve enough of the required progress.
Ending Routes and Key Decisions
Each ending depends on decisions accumulated across chapters. Here is where the outcomes diverge:
| Chapter | Standard Route | Good Route | Bad Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | Some side talks | Help all residents | Refuse requests |
| Ruins | Solve main puzzles | Record all symbols | Rush through |
| Underground | Balanced choices | Explore fully | Skip dialogue |
| Final Chapter | Default sequence | Compassionate picks | Self-serving picks |
Late-chapter dialogue choices carry the most weight. Making dismissive choices in the later chapters is the fastest way to lock yourself into the Bad Ending, even after a helpful early game.
How to Unlock the Secret Ending
The Secret Ending is considered the most complete resolution of Sarab's story and requires deliberate setup long before the final chapter.
Explore the Ruins Thoroughly
Solve every environmental puzzle in the ruins: the symbol wall, the light-and-mirror chamber, and the weighted plates. Record every glyph you encounter.
Answer the Elder's Riddle
The village elder's riddle describes something that travels but never moves. Answer with "the road" to earn an extra clue essential to the true ending.
Complete the Final Door Sequence
Enter the four glyphs in the order you first encountered them: ruins entrance, mirror chamber, underground passage, then the elder's chamber.
Make Aligned Final Choices
In the last chapter, choose the dialogue options consistent with the truths you've uncovered. Thorough exploration opens these options.
The secret ending recontextualizes early scenes with endgame knowledge. Supporting characters carry pieces of the truth — some warn you, others obscure it — and only players who collected every piece can recognize which final choices align.
Endings Checklist
Before the Final Chapter:
- Complete all side conversations with village residents
- Solve all five major environmental puzzles
- Answer the elder's riddle correctly
- Collect all hidden lore items and collectibles
- Create a manual save before the final chapter
Check your journal whenever you feel stuck. It often hints at which area or character still needs investigation, and missing journal entries are a reliable sign your route is incomplete.
Ending-Related Achievements
Several achievements tie directly to the endings. Plan your run so one playthrough covers as many as possible.
| Achievement | Condition | Ending Link |
|---|---|---|
| Truth Seeker | Reach the true ending | Secret Ending |
| Collector | Find all hidden collectibles | Supports Good/Secret |
| Keen Observer | Examine a set number of objects | Supports Good/Secret |
| Sarab Complete | Unlock all other achievements | All Endings |
Aim for a thorough first run targeting the Secret Ending. Most other achievements and the Good Ending conditions overlap with its requirements, minimizing extra playthroughs.
FAQ
Q: How many endings does Sarab have?
Sarab has four endings: the Standard Ending from a normal playthrough, the Good Ending from compassionate choices and hidden lore, the Bad Ending from cold and self-serving decisions, and a hidden Secret Ending that offers the most complete resolution.
Q: Can I get the Secret Ending on my first playthrough?
Yes, but only with thorough exploration. You need to solve every ruins puzzle, answer the elder's riddle correctly, gather hidden lore items, and make the aligned final choices in the last chapter.
Q: What happens if I get the Standard Ending first?
Reload an earlier save rather than restarting. If your late-game saves preserve your exploration progress, you can still reach the Good or Secret ending by changing your final chapter choices.
Q: Does the elder's riddle really matter for the Sarab ending guide?
Yes. Answering the elder's riddle with 'the road' earns an extra clue that helps unlock the secret ending, and it confirms the glyph order needed for the final door sequence.