- Developer: Vostok Games
- Publisher: Vostok Games
- Platform(s): PC (Windows)
- Release Date: July 2016
- Genre: Adventure, Survival, Science Fiction, Strategy
Breached is a single-player science fiction survival game developed and published by Vostok Games. Released in July 2016 for PC, the game places the player in the role of a lone survivor who awakens from an eight-year cryogenic sleep to find themselves in a desolate, post-apocalyptic Earth. The world has been ravaged by an unknown catastrophe, now blanketed by a mysterious, toxic mist.
The core gameplay of Breached revolves around a cyclical, day-by-day structure of resource management and exploration. Players must utilize a remote-controlled drone to venture out into the hazardous environment, scanning for anomalies, gathering essential resources such as fuel and repair components, and uncovering clues about the disaster that befell humanity. Each expedition carries risks, as the drone can sustain damage or run out of fuel, potentially leaving vital resources uncollected.
Within their secluded bunker, the player must meticulously manage their dwindling supplies. Resources acquired from drone expeditions are crucial for repairing the bunker, maintaining the drone, and processing materials. A significant narrative element involves deciphering fragmented journal entries and data logs discovered in the field, which slowly unravel the overarching mystery and the protagonist's personal connection to the catastrophe. The game emphasizes critical decision-making, as players must balance immediate survival needs against the long-term goal of uncovering the truth and ultimately escaping their isolated predicament. The atmosphere is predominantly bleak and solitary, focusing on a strong narrative driven by discovery and desperation.