They Breathe on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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 in English on Windows and MacOS.

It has received 1,281 reviews of which 1,077 were positive and 204 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.


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System requirements

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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!

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Feb. 2025
I like frogs and the thumbnail of the game, BUT... Pros [*]That experience was good because it’s simple and has not too many mechanics, allowing you to forget about the oversaturation of games. [*]It has a lore as well. Just read the after-game notes. Cons [*]Another aspect of this game is its poor and repetitive gameplay. [*]Hard , considering the achievements. I have been thinking about whether to recommend it or not. I would recommend it because I love animals , especially frogs. But the game is actually a weak example of what it presents itself to be. My kindness knows no bounds. Conclusion: 5/10
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Jan. 2025
i literally love bullet hell games. and this is a good example. i mean sure, there's not that much bullet hell but still a absolute banger.
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Oct. 2024
This is one of the best games I've ever played, and the only game I would truly describe as an experience. It's so good at making you uncomfortable and uneasy, but it's never in your face scary or anything of the sort. It just tosses you into a ruined, parasitic ecosystem and lets you handle it yourself. No hints, no tutorials, hell, not even any real music once you've abandoned the surface of the water. It's just you, and the water + its many contents. If you know nothing about this game, i implore, no, i BEG you to play it blind. This game is an amazing horror experience, and should not be passed up, especially not for 2 dollars.
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Sept. 2024
Simple delivery on premise. Unnerving with excellent sound and music. Feels like an old arcade game on flash crossed with the simple, atmospheric, aquatic horror of Ecco. Offers a quick breather (pun intended) from the wide variety of more complex and expensive software you could be waiting to throw a couple bucks at. Well worth the price.
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June 2024
neat short game. cool little story. I like how the game lets you intuitively figure everything out, like what enemies want bubbles, what don't, and that before an actual bubble comes up a few background bubbles show up first.
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They Breathe
8.0
1,077
204
Online players
0
Developer
The Working Parts
Publisher
The Working Parts
Release 23 May 2014
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