New Steam Game Has Serious Breaking Bad Vibes

An upcoming co-op game in the works Steam called Baking Bath gives off strongly Breaking Bad vibes, challenging players to become the city's top dog in the illegal drug trade. But it also seems to share several game mechanics with Schedule 1a well-known drug dealer simulator on Steam. As said, Baking Bath hides a surprisingly sweet twist in its lore that makes the experience feel a little less illicit than other games in the genre.

Breaking Bad often ranks among the highest-rated TV shows of all time in many lists and reviews. Schedule 1meanwhile, stands out as one of the most successful games on Steam, having earned millions of dollars in profits for its solo developer. With that in mind, a game that mixes the best parts of both sounds particularly exciting Baking Bath one to watch for fans of crime fiction.

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Bake bad features at a glance

  • BUILD an illegal empire
  • UPGRADE your Breaking Bad-style RV
  • EXPLORE the open world map
  • UNLOCK new recipes and products
  • AVOID law enforcement

Baking Bad puts a sweet spin on the Breaking Bad formula

The government has banned the consumption of carbohydrates, turned sweets into contraband…

IN Breaking Badterminally ill protagonist Walter White builds an underground empire by mass-producing illegal substances in order to leave a fortune behind for his family. IN Baking Bathplayers run a similar illegal operation, but with a key twist: they mass-produce carbohydrates instead. In the game's universe, the government has banned the consumption of carbohydrates, turned candy into contraband, and forced outlaws to sell now-illegal treats to eager customers.

The famous Breaking Bad camper is being reused

Several of Breaking BadThe most iconic scenes feature a recreational vehicle that the main character uses as a makeshift laboratory. Baking Bath borrows this concept with a twist, allowing players to build a mobile “kitchen” in a similar RV. As a result, the game includes light driving simulation elements, allowing players to move freely to find new customers or avoid law enforcement.

baking-bad-game-3 Image via FunkyArmor

Every Walter White needs a Jesse Pinkman

Fans of Breaking Bads lore knows that Jesse Pinkman, Walter White's right-hand man, is one of the story's most important characters. He helps the protagonist cook, distribute and expand his product. Baking Bath seems well aware of how important such a sidekick can be, as the game supports co-op play, allowing friends to team up and run operations together.

Schedule 1 Fans can enjoy Baking Bad's game loop

When it comes to crime-centric games on Steam, a title that often comes to mind for many gamers Scheme 1which focuses on producing and selling illegal drugs while building an advanced laboratory from the attention of the police. While Baking Bath and Scheme 1 differ in their core game mechanics, both share a familiar “produce, sell and expand” loop that will likely appeal to the same audience.

IN Scheme 1development largely revolves around expanding buildings, buying new equipment, hiring additional workers, and gathering more loyal customers and dealers. IN Baking Bathprogression is more closely tied to the player's RV, with most upgrades and furniture installed directly in the vehicle, as Outlaws do not appear to operate from a fixed location.

baking-bad-game-4 Image via FunkyArmor

Baking Bad Release Date

According to the game's Steam page, developer FunkyArmor plans to release Baking Bath in February 2026, although an exact date has yet to be announced. It's also unclear if the game will launch in early access or go straight to a full release. But the PC requirements are already available, which suggests that Baking Bath could be one of the more low-spec games on Steam once it launches.

For players looking for other solid crime games while they wait Baking Baththere are several strong options to consider. Cartel Tycoon is one example, allowing players to run an underground organization through city building and city management mechanics. Those looking for a more story-driven, mafia-style experience can also check out The Godfather 2a classic crime game that has received praise from many long-time fans of the genre.

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