Game endings

In Sunless Sea there are many ways to win. Many more to die. In either case, you will see each respective ending game screen according to what caused it to trigger.

Fulfilment
If you have chosen the Fulfilment action in the Character creation screen and met the criteria to win, this is the screen that you will see once you retire.

Retire
If you retire without having met the criteria to win, this is the screen that you will see.