Regret Island is a narrative-driven survival/puzzle game where players explore an abandoned island to uncover its dark backstory, solve environmental puzzles, and make moral choices that affect multiple endings. This guide provides fixed, reliable walkthrough steps, puzzle solutions, and tips to avoid bugs or softlocks.
: High levels unlock specific intimate interactions but can also lead characters to make impulsive or dangerous choices.
is the most current stable release, featuring a file size of approximately Where to Play: The game is primarily hosted on the Regret Island Itch.io page
Unlocking content requires specific triggers, often at night or during specific quests: Night Visits
The screen remains black after the third nightmare cutscene.
: It is highly recommended to maintain separate save slots before major dialogue choices to explore different character endings and branch outcomes. Latest Updates (v0.2.48.0 and beyond)
This ending reveals that you were the captain all along. It’s darker than the Atonement ending but significantly more cinematic after the patch.
Version 0.2.0 includes the framework for and romance/lust scenes, with more planned for the future. Visiting island residents at night can lead to romantic encounters, but the outcome depends heavily on your relationship with them. A high relationship yields a positive scene, while a low one can lead to negative or even "nightmare" events. The system also includes possibilities for discovering that a character is already involved with someone else, which can affect multiple relationships. It's wise to pick a small number of characters to focus your night visits on and avoid trying to pursue everyone at once. Also, visiting the same character repeatedly can lock you into their personal storyline, which is a good way to progress their specific arc.
Interact with the grandfather clock in the lighthouse basement exactly four times. This restarts the game from the beach with your previous inventory intact. Ending 4: Submergence (The Worst Ending)
Open your crafting menu and build the lean-to shelter under the large palm tree. This unlocks your first save point. The First Choice: You find a wounded survivor.
Many players lose because they focus entirely on the tiles. Keep an eye on players running toward you with knockback items so you can bait out their attacks and dodge.
Regret Island Game Guide: Fixed, Flawless, and Fully Optimized
: The current focus is on sandbox-style gameplay where you trigger specific scenes through character interactions.
: Fixed. Previous versions caused infinite snake spawns in the bamboo grove. The patch limits spawns to two vipers. Use a sharpened spear to clear the grove safely. Harvest bamboo to upgrade your shelter to a Tier 2 Cabin. Chapter 3: The Broken Bridge Puzzle