New Steam Game Has Serious Breaking Bad Vibes

A new cooperative game called Baking Bad is coming to Steam and seems heavily inspired by the show Breaking Bad. Players will compete to become the dominant drug dealer in town. While it plays similarly to the drug-dealing simulator Schedule 1, Baking Bad has a surprising and lighthearted backstory that makes it a bit different – and less serious – than other games of its kind.

Many critics consider Breaking Bad to be one of the greatest TV shows ever made. On the gaming side, Schedule 1 has been a huge success on Steam, earning its creator a lot of money. That’s why Baking Bad – a game that combines the strengths of both – is generating excitement, especially for those who enjoy crime stories.

Baking 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
EVADE the law enforcement

Baking Bad Adds a Sweet Spin to the Breaking Bad Formula

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

The TV show Breaking Bad features Walter White, a man with a terminal illness who creates a criminal empire to provide for his family. The game Baking Bad takes a similar approach, but instead of drugs, players mass-produce baked goods. In the game’s world, carbs are illegal, making sweets contraband and turning bakers into outlaws selling treats to those who crave them.

The Famous Breaking Bad RV Repurposed

As a huge Breaking Bad fan, I always loved the RV – it was such a key part of the show! So, I’m really excited about Baking Bad because it lets you build your own mobile ‘kitchen’ inside an RV just like Walter White’s! It’s not just about baking, though – you actually get to drive around, finding customers and even trying to lose the cops, which is a really cool touch!

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Every Walter White Needs a Jesse Pinkman

Those familiar with the story of Breaking Bad understand that Jesse Pinkman is a crucial character, assisting Walter White with every step of the drug business – from cooking to selling and growing the operation. The game, Baking Bad, recognizes the importance of having a partner, and features cooperative gameplay, letting friends work together to manage their own operations.

Schedule 1 Fans Might Enjoy Baking Bad’s Gameplay Loop

I’m a big fan of crime games on Steam, and one that always pops up is Schedule 1. It’s all about setting up a lab, making drugs, and trying to sell them without getting caught by the cops. I’ve also played Baking Bad, and while they’re a little different in how you actually play, both games have that really satisfying loop of making something, selling it, and then using the money to grow your operation. If you like one, I think you’ll probably enjoy the other!

In Schedule 1, players advance by growing their buildings, purchasing equipment, hiring staff, and gaining more customers and dealers. In Baking Bad, progress centers around upgrading the player’s RV, as the characters don’t seem to have a permanent base of operations and install upgrades directly into the vehicle.

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Baking Bad Release Date

FunkyArmor, the developer of Baking Bad, currently plans to release the game in February 2026, although they haven’t set a specific date yet. It’s also unknown if the game will be released as an early access title or a complete version. However, the game’s PC requirements have already been published, hinting that Baking Bad might be relatively easy to run on most computers when it comes out.

If you’re excited about Baking Bad and looking for similar crime games to play in the meantime, there are some great choices available. Cartel Tycoon lets you build and manage a criminal empire, focusing on city and town development. For a more narrative-focused, mafia experience, The Godfather 2 is a classic that many fans of the genre still love.

2026-01-31 00:35