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ABZU

Underwater exploration adventure through marine ecosystems and ancient secrets

Giant Squid · Published by 505 Games · Released Aug 2, 2016

AdventureCasualIndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 23K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
95% of 81 in 30 days
Players
12
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Dec 8, 2020
Minimum PC
GTX 750
4 GB RAM · 6 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is ABZU?

In this single-player underwater adventure, you control a diver traveling deeper into an ocean that holds ancient secrets. You swim through aquatic ecosystems, interact with schools of fish, and encounter other marine life.

For you if...

  • +you like taking your time exploring underwater ecosystems
  • +you want a single-player adventure centered on sea life

Not for you if...

  • −you expect frequent combat or challenging objectives
  • −you want a detailed story told through dialogue

What players say

93% of 23,365 reviews are positive · 95% of 81 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colorful ocean scenery, sea life, and soundtrack. Many find the game short and its gameplay limited; others say the swimming controls feel awkward, especially with a keyboard and mouse.

Players over time

▼ -35% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 21 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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Nov 7, 202612
Nov 6, 202611
Nov 5, 20266
Nov 4, 20265
Nov 3, 20269
Nov 2, 20267
Nov 1, 202610
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Oct 29, 202618
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Oct 23, 20269
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Oct 21, 202610
Oct 20, 20266
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 202615
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Oct 5, 202621
Oct 4, 202611
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Oct 2, 202611
Oct 1, 20269
Sep 30, 20269
Sep 29, 202611
Sep 28, 20268
Sep 27, 202614
Sep 26, 202611
Sep 25, 20262
Sep 24, 20268
Sep 23, 20266
Sep 23, 202610
Sep 22, 202612

How many players finish ABZU?

37% of Steam players have unlocked «Reflection», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

ABZU screenshot 1

ABZU system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750, 4 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 64-bit
Processor
3.0GHz CPU Dual Core
Graphics
Geforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, 64-bit
Processor
2.4GHz CPU Quad Core
Graphics
Geforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does ABZU have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does ABZU run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
12
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does ABZU use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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