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They Breathe on Steam

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They Breathe is a short journey into the depths of a forest filled with water. As you swim deeper, it's up to you to figure out the rules of an insidious ecosystem where nothing is as it first seems, and where everyone is after the same precious resource – oxygen!

They Breathe is a indie, survival horror and survival game developed and published by The Working Parts.
Released on May 23rd 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 974 reviews of which 847 were positive and 127 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam with a 50% discount.


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UI Subtitle Audio
English

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: Single Core 500 MHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 512 MB available space
MacOS
  • OS: Mojave
  • Processor: Single Core 500 MHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 512 MB RAM
  • Storage: 512 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Probably works on lower macOS as well!

User reviews & Ratings

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59 hours played
Sept. 2026
tbh really well made, good value for the price. great buy...
Sept. 2026
A horrifyingly beautiful experience. The developers did a great job on everything that's important for this game and thus it conveyes the tone and meaning perfectly. For the price they ask you should absolutely play this
4 hours played
Aug. 2026
good game for only 2 smakeroos?? YES PLEASE! in all seriousness, this was a very fun game, absolutely worth the price cannot recommend enough
1 hours played
July 2026
A short and sweet blend of simple-yet-solid gameplay and profound audiovisual storytelling.
1 hours played
July 2026
Short but fabulous. Would be great even at $5 instead. The atmosphere and the story are truly horrifying in a dark creeping way. Hits my horror need perfectly. If this is your genre, BUY BUY BUY, You will *not* regret. PS: Jump in blind or don't play.

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Frequently Asked Questions

They Breathe is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.

Yes, They Breathe is currently available at a 50% discount. You can purchase it for 0.99€ on Steam.

Yes, They Breathe received 847 positive votes out of a total of 974 achieving a rating of 8.23.
😎

They Breathe was developed and published by The Working Parts.

Yes, They Breathe is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Yes, They Breathe is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

No, They Breathe is not playable on Linux.

Yes, They Breathe is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.

Yes, They Breathe is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.

No, They Breathe does not support VR.

They Breathe offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

They Breathe offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Yes, there is a DLC available for They Breathe. Explore additional content available for They Breathe on Steam.

No, They Breathe does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Yes, They Breathe supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Yes, They Breathe is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for They Breathe.

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Steam price 26 October 2026 20:01 UTC
Steam reviews 21 October 2026 21:51 UTC

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They Breathe
Rating
8.2
847
127
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
0
Developer
The Working Parts
Publisher
The Working Parts
Release 23 May 2014
Platforms
Remote Play
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