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They Breathe

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They Breathe

Dec 6, 2011

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2.96 average rating based on 23 ratings

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In the first game by The Working Parts, a lone frog descends into the depths of a flooded forest, not yet knowing the full extent of its tragedy. To survive in a brutal, oxygen-obsessed ecosystem, you must help it see the patterns and hidden truths that make up the rules of the forest - horrible as they may be. They Breathe is a critically acclaimed indie gem risen from the depths of Xbox Live Indie Games. In thirty short minutes, the game leaves it up to you to figure out every part of its increasingly bizarre universe, in order to … More
In the first game by The Working Parts, a lone frog descends into the depths of a flooded forest, not yet knowing the full extent of its tragedy. To survive in a brutal, oxygen-obsessed ecosystem, you must help it see the patterns and hidden truths that make up the rules of the forest - horrible as they may be. They Breathe is a critically acclaimed indie gem risen from the depths of Xbox Live Indie Games. In thirty short minutes, the game leaves it up to you to figure out every part of its increasingly bizarre universe, in order to survive the onslaught of unexpected creatures and ultimately comprehend their true nature. No matter how your descent to the bottom of the forest takes shape, it is guaranteed to give you the chills without a single word of dialog. Keep your eyes open, for there is darkness beneath the surface. And you're not at the bottom yet. Less
Developers
The Working Parts
Publishers
Bulbware
Platforms
Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Shooter
Themes
Action, Horror
Steam
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Release Dates
Dec 06, 2011 (Worldwide)
Xbox 360
May 23, 2014 (Worldwide)
Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 23, 2014 (Europe)
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 29, 2020 (Worldwide)
Nintendo Switch
Jul 29, 2020 (Europe)
Nintendo Switch
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User Stats
291
In Collection
4
Wish Listed
0
Playing
170
Backlogged
How Long Is They Breathe?
Main story: 1.5 hours
Total completions: 1
El_Diegote
El_Diegote gave Aug 9, 2020
El_Diegote gave Aug 9, 2020
Unique

I'm struggling to find words to describe this game. An experience, probably. Takes less than an hour to play it through, but it is easy to lose the track of time, it is that well crafted. Headphones are a must. Got it for 3 dollars and it was worth it.

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Torgo
Torgo gave Jun 12, 2019
Torgo gave Jun 12, 2019
They Breathe Review

I picked up this game a week ago on sale, I think it cost 80 cents on Steam. It looked weird and interesting, very peculiar, and it was cheap, so I grabbed it and gave it a go. I definitely got my 80 cents worth. Although I am going to have nightmares about this for the rest of my life.

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They Breathe is reminiscent of something like Little Nightmares. It's a beautifully constructed little horror game, almost like a little art project. It's short and sweet and beautifully crafted. It has a limited scope, but it nails what it's trying to do. A complete playthrough is done in under an hour.

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Hard to say much about the game without spoiling it, because it's filled with eerie plot twists. The story and the gameplay is simple enough, but very unique. There's no other game like this. If you're down to pay $1 and have a really surreal/eerie short experience, chuck this on your wishlist. I give it 5 stars because it's probably the best $1 game I've played on Steam.

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