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Don’t Sleep With The Fishes (v1.1.1)

Horror 257.90 MB v1.1.1 10K views

Game Overview

A sinking ship becomes a frantic horror puzzle in Don’t Sleep With The Fishes, a compact point-and-click survival game built around panic, scarcity, and ugly moral choices. A mysterious strike leaves the vessel beyond saving, giving you only a brief window to raid its rooms before the sea claims everything. The catch is brutally simple: the lifeboat has little room, and choosing supplies may mean abandoning another survivor. Its mood is claustrophobic and uneasy rather than action-heavy, turning an open ocean into a place that feels impossibly confined.

The opening salvage sequence asks you to move quickly, inspect the ship, and decide which tools, food, and emergency items are worth carrying away. Afterward, survival unfolds day by day aboard the tiny boat, where energy must be divided between fishing, chores, resource use, and interacting with the person you choose to save. Nights introduce the game’s sharper horror edge, as unpredictable threats and interruptions test whether your earlier preparations were sufficient. Simple click-based controls keep the focus on planning and consequences, while limited inventory space ensures there is rarely an obviously correct answer.

What makes the premise work is the pressure created by its two distinct phases: a fast, desperate escape followed by slower, increasingly uncertain endurance. The companion decision gives the story emotional weight, since survival is not merely about keeping meters full but deciding whose needs matter when provisions run thin. Multiple conclusions encourage repeat runs, especially for players who want to test different cargo choices and relationships rather than chase reflex-heavy challenges. Fans of contained survival stories, resource-management dilemmas, and low-key indie horror should find plenty to like, while newcomers can easily grasp its interface even if its decisions remain unforgiving.

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Installation

  1. Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
  2. On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
  3. When complete, extract the archive to a Don't Sleep With The Fishes folder using 7-Zip.
  4. Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
  5. For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 260X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1-2 GB available space
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting

How do I fix missing DLL errors for Don’t Sleep With The Fishes (v1.1.1)?

After extracting Don’t Sleep With The Fishes (v1.1.1), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.

What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?

The full archive is 257.90 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.

Do I need to run the game as administrator?

Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.

How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?

Don’t Sleep With The Fishes (v1.1.1) requires a NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 260X or equivalent. Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers to the latest version for the best performance.

The game won't launch — what should I try?

Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements, including Version 11. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.

My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?

A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.

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