All Endings Guide
Every ending in Fears to Fathom: Scratch Creek explained. Trailer ending, car escape, and unhook-trailer sequences.
Fears to Fathom: Scratch Creek features multiple endings based on the choices you and your co-op partner make throughout the story. The Steam store page explicitly states that Tessa and Marcus "survived as they collectively made the right choices," which confirms that your ending depends on cooperative decision-making.
How Endings Work in Scratch Creek
Unlike previous Fears to Fathom episodes, which followed a linear narrative path, Scratch Creek uses a branching ending system tied to the trailer mechanic and collective choices. The game does not appear to have a traditional "good" or "bad" ending structure. Instead, each ending represents a different outcome of the couple's escape attempt.
To see all endings, you will need to replay the game multiple times with a consistent partner or replay with matchmade players who are willing to coordinate different choices.
The Trailer Ending
The "Trailer Ending" is one of three confirmed endings in Scratch Creek. This outcome involves the trailer remaining a central factor in the finale.
Based on the "All Hitched Up" achievement, which requires keeping the trailer connected, this ending likely involves maintaining the trailer's attachment throughout the story. The specifics of what happens in this ending are not fully documented, but it appears to be the ending where the couple prioritizes their belongings and the trailer over a faster escape.
How to get this ending: Keep the trailer attached at the critical decision point. Both players must agree not to unhook or abandon it.
The Car Escape Ending
The "Car Escape" ending involves escaping Scratch Creek by vehicle. This outcome likely requires the car to remain functional and both players to reach it during the final sequence.
This ending may represent a more straightforward escape where the couple leaves the trailer behind and focuses solely on getting out alive. The car escape is a common horror game trope, and Scratch Creek uses it as one of its primary resolution paths.
How to get this ending: Specific steps are not confirmed, but this likely involves prioritizing the vehicle over the trailer during the endgame sequence.
The Unhook-Trailer Ending
The "unhook-trailer ending sequence" is the third confirmed ending. This sequence involves deliberately detaching the trailer, suggesting a sacrifice or strategic decision that changes the escape conditions.
This ending likely represents a calculated trade-off where the couple abandons their possessions to improve their chances of survival. The act of unhooking the trailer may be a time-sensitive decision that requires both players to coordinate the action.
How to get this ending: At the trailer decision point, both players must choose to unhook or detach the trailer rather than keeping it attached or abandoning it.
Choice Points That Affect Your Ending
While the full list of choice points is not documented, the following decision categories are confirmed to influence your ending:
- Trailer state. The most significant branching point. Keep it attached, unhook it, or abandon it entirely.
- Hide or confront. Whether you hide from threats or attempt to engage with them may affect what options are available during the finale.
- NPC text responses. How you respond to NPC messages may open or close certain ending paths.
- Escape timing. How quickly you attempt to escape may determine which endings are accessible.
Ending Tips
- Communicate with your partner. Every ending requires both players to make the same choice or coordinate their actions.
- Plan your playthroughs. Decide which ending you want to target before you start. This helps you avoid accidentally making conflicting choices.
- Save scumming is unlikely to work. Based on the structure of previous Fears to Fathom episodes, Scratch Creek likely uses checkpoint saves rather than manual saves.
- Check the achievement list. The "All Hitched Up" achievement is directly tied to one ending path, which gives you a hint about how to unlock it.