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They Breathe

Developed by The Working Parts · Published by The Working Parts

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 23, 2014 Price$0.99 Steam reviews967

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews967
Languages1
Achievements8
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by The Working Parts, published by The Working Parts — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen pvp, co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 84% positive of 1,283
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:IndieSurvival HorrorSurvivalAdventureHand-drawnDarkStylizedStory RichActionNatureShortAtmospheric

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for They Breathe.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • 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

Supported languages (1)

English

They Breathe FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is They Breathe?

Steam classifies They Breathe as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by The Working Parts. 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!

How much does They Breathe cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists They Breathe at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is They Breathe single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for They Breathe: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is They Breathe on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists They Breathe for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is They Breathe out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 23, 2014.

What platforms is They Breathe on?

They Breathe is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is They Breathe single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does They Breathe cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

Does They Breathe have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 8 achievements for They Breathe.

Who made They Breathe?

They Breathe is developed by The Working Parts and published by The Working Parts.

Where to get They Breathe

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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