If I Made a Sea Guide
Three badges, at least one secret ending, and a whale that wants to eat you. Here's how to get them all.
What is If I Made a Sea?
If I Made a Sea has three badges to collect, and they're not all handed to you. The first two — Off I Go and Which Color Is Truly Mine — are basically free. But the Memories badge? Only 38% of players have cracked it. It requires completing the Memory Ending, which means actually paying attention to the world instead of just swimming around.
This page breaks down exactly how to earn each badge, what triggers the Memory Ending, and what that whale encounter is all about.
Gameplay Video
Badge #1: Off I Go
Description: "Born in the sea!"
Rarity: 100% (Free) — 1,448,260 players have earned this
How to get it: Just start the game. Seriously, that's it. The moment you spawn into the ocean as your tiny fish, the badge pops. Every single player who's ever loaded into If I Made a Sea has this one.
Difficulty: None. If you can click "Play," you can get this badge.
The moment you spawn — Off I Go badge earned.
Badge #2: Which Color Is Truly Mine?
Description: "So many colors blending together."
Rarity: 100% (Free) — 538,526 players have earned this
How to get it: Interact with the color system near the starting area. The game presents you with a color selection or mixing mechanic — engage with it and the badge unlocks. It's designed so every player encounters it naturally.
Why fewer players have it than Off I Go: Some players quit before finding the color interaction, or skip past it. But if you explore even a little bit around the spawn area, you'll find it.
The color blending mechanic — interact with it to earn the badge.
Badge #3: Memories (Memory Ending)
Description: "Maybe it's more fun than I thought."
Rarity: 38.3% (Medium) — 178,970 players have earned this
How to get it: This is the real challenge. You need to complete the Memory Ending, which requires playing through the full 10-day evolution cycle and triggering a specific sequence. It's not automatic — you have to actively find and interact with memory-related elements in the world.
The Memory Ending — only 38% of players have reached this point.
The Whale Encounter
Yes, there's a whale, and yes, it can eat you. It's not a game over — it's a special event that happens when you swim deep enough in the ocean.
Where to find it: The deep-sea biome, usually accessible from Day 4+ when your fish is big enough to venture that far.
What happens: The whale appears as a massive shadow. If you swim close enough, it swallows you. The inside is its own mini-area to explore before you're released back into the ocean.
Is it connected to the Memory Ending? Players debate this. The whale encounter and the Memory Ending both involve the deep sea, but they appear to be separate events. Getting eaten by the whale is not required for the Memories badge.
Badge Summary
Want the Full Guide?
This page covers badges and endings. For the complete gameplay guide — evolution system, biomes, beginner tips, and quick start — check our If I Made a Sea Full Guide.
FAQ
How many badges are in If I Made a Sea?
Three: Off I Go (100% rarity), Which Color Is Truly Mine (100% rarity), and Memories (38.3% rarity). The first two are automatic, but Memories requires completing the Memory Ending.
Why can't I get the Memories badge?
You need to complete the full Memory Ending sequence. It's not just about reaching Day 10 — you have to interact with specific elements in the world. Only about 38% of players have figured it out.
What happens when the whale eats you?
It's a special event, not a game over. The whale encounter is part of the deep-sea exploration. Some players think it's connected to the Memory Ending, but it might just be a fun surprise.
Are there more badges coming?
The game was last updated on February 23, 2026, and ChocolateAnts is actively developing it. More badges and content are likely coming — the game only launched in November 2026.
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