The Black Breath is a tactical survival RPG in which the player must guide a caravan of civilians through several hostile regions, with the goal of reaching the Port City of Serria and escaping the advance of a spreading corruption known as the Black Breath.

Throughout the journey, the player must manage resources such as supplies, materials, gold, oxen, civilians, and the caravan’s own Hope. Every movement advances time and brings the corruption closer, so resting, exploring, or taking safer routes also comes at a cost. The map is made up of procedurally connected nodes, making each journey different.

Combat is tactical and turn-based, taking place across two opposing grids. Positioning determines attack range, unit protection, and movement options. Each character has a limited number of Action Points and a variety of class-specific abilities to use in battle.

The campaign and combat systems are closely connected. Characters can become wounded, corrupted, or even die, and these consequences remain throughout the journey. Outside of combat, they can perform different activities within the caravan, while various civilian retinues provide additional mechanics and services.

The game is currently in active development, with a Steam demo coming soon.