Sponge Break is a new co-op rafting adventure announced for PC via Steam. Published by Balor Games and developed by Goose Byte, the game sends one to four players down dangerous rapids as sponges trying to escape the tyranny of the kitchen sink. Their raft is held together with improvised materials and serves as the team’s only way forward through a journey where a small mistake can quickly become a failed escape. A release date has not been announced.
Each run revolves around steering the raft and keeping it balanced. Currents and obstacles can flip the vessel, scatter equipment and damage the crew, potentially ending the attempt before the team reaches safety. Physics are central to every descent, so a badly timed turn or collision can force players to recover lost gear and regroup while the river continues to push them downstream.
Every sponge carries a plunger-hook that can grab objects not fixed in place. Loot is stored in a shared raft stash, giving the group another reason to communicate beyond the most dangerous moments on the river. Progress also depends on solving puzzles, opening new routes and finding a safe way through the environment without losing the equipment needed for the journey ahead.
The full trip moves through sewers, rivers and abandoned facilities, each with its own hazards. Players will need to avoid fire, deal with beavers and reach safehouses between levels. These stops allow the crew to patch up, revive teammates and restock before returning to the raft. Sponge Break supports both solo play and drop-in co-op, letting new players join an active session. Proximity voice chat is also included, with each sponge’s mouth lip-syncing to the player speaking.
More than 100 unlockable cosmetic options are planned for eyes, eyebrows, mouths, hats, inflatable buoys and even plunger-hooks, alongside emotes for use during the journey. These customisation items sit alongside the game’s survival-focused structure, which relies on keeping the raft together and managing the expedition as a group. Playtest registrations are now open ahead of the full release.
