The Longing - All Endings (400 Days, Good, Bad, Secret) -

The screen fades to black, and the game ends immediately. This is considered the "bad" ending as it represents the Shade giving in to despair. 4. The Secret Ending: The Cliffside Suicide

This serves as a "Game Over" that emphasizes the psychological weight of the isolation. 5. The Nightmare/Hidden Ending: The King's Disappointment THE LONGING - ALL ENDINGS (400 Days, Good, Bad, Secret)

There is a variation where if you try to leave the caves and then return to wake the King after the timer has already hit zero, or if you perform certain "disloyal" acts before the end. The screen fades to black, and the game ends immediately

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about just sitting there for 400 days and doing exactly what you were told, even if the result isn't a 'happy' one. The Secret Ending: The Cliffside Suicide This serves

This is a tragic conclusion that can be reached much earlier than the others.

Once the timer hits zero, you awaken the King. He acknowledges your loyalty but expresses disappointment at the state of the world, ultimately turning everything (including the Shade) into stone to begin a new cycle. 2. The Good Ending: Escape to the Surface

You must navigate to the upper-most parts of the cave system. You'll need to overcome obstacles like the "Darkness" and wait for specific events, such as a stalactite falling to bridge a gap. Eventually, you reach a well where a young child lowers a bucket.