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The space survival game Breathedge is currently free to celebrate the upcoming release of its sequel
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The space survival game Breathedge is currently free to celebrate the upcoming release of its sequel
In addition to Moonlighter, another game is currently available for free on Steam for a very limited time. Breathedge is a space survival game that can be permanently added to your library for free until August 9, 2026.

A limited-time giveaway is currently available on Steam. To be more exact, the space survival game Breathedge can be downloaded for free until August 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Once added to a Steam library, the game can be kept and played forever. According to the store page, its regular price is $24.99. The giveaway coincides with the upcoming release of its sequel, Breathedge 2, which is scheduled to enter early access on August 31, 2026. The game currently has 81% positive reviews worldwide on Steam and sports a "very positive" rating.

Survival and space exploration: Breathedge takes a lighthearted approach

Developed by RedRuins Softworks and published by HypeTrain Digital, Breathedge was released in 2021. The game combines survival, crafting, and exploration mechanics in a space setting. Following a disaster involving a space hearse transporting a person's ashes, the player character finds himself surrounded by debris, coffins, and dead passengers.

The main objectives include managing a space station's oxygen and power supplies, gathering resources, and building tools and vehicles. Players can construct solar panels as well as a hamster farm. Parts of the game take place in zero gravity, while a short story revolves around a conspiracy.

Breathedge distinguishes itself from other games in the genre through its comedic approach. It relies heavily on dark humor, much of which is delivered by a sarcastic AI suit. The officially "unsupported" game also runs on the Steam Deck, although some manual adjustments are required.

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Marc Zander, 2026-08- 9 (Update: 2026-08- 9)