Abzu

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Crafted by the visionary art director behind Journey® and Flower®, ABZÛ is a breathtaking underwater odyssey that captures the ethereal sensation of deep-sea exploration. Plunge into a luminous oceanic realm teeming with wonder, radiant colors, and thriving life.

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Developer:
Giant Squid
Publisher:
505 Games
Engine:
Unreal Engine 4
Release date:
02 August 2016
Recent Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (121)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (9855)

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Description

Crafted by the visionary art director behind Journey® and Flower®, ABZÛ is a breathtaking underwater odyssey that captures the ethereal sensation of deep-sea exploration.

Plunge into a luminous oceanic realm teeming with wonder, radiant colors, and thriving life. Take command of the Diver with silky-smooth swimming mechanics, executing breathtaking aquatic maneuvers. Encounter hundreds of distinct species inspired by real-world marine life and forge a profound bond with the ocean's rich inhabitants.

Engage with massive schools of thousands of fish that dynamically and procedurally react to your presence, one another, and lurking predators. Lose yourself in sweeping underwater vistas and navigate aquatic ecosystems rendered with extraordinary, unparalleled detail.

Venture into the ocean's deepest reaches, where long-forgotten ancient mysteries lie dormant — though the shadows of the deep conceal very real dangers. The name "ABZÛ" draws from humanity's oldest mythologies: AB, signifying water, and ZÛ, signifying knowledge. Together, ABZÛ embodies the boundless ocean of wisdom.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

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

recommended*

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

User reviews

Guru Dipshit
Recommended | 28 Jun 2026
22.5h played

i find myself randomly thinking about this game even 5 years later. not alot of games can fill me with this kind of wonder but it left a permanent mark. i'm not gonna say it's the best indie game out there but it

Helpful: 5
Almond
Recommended | 15 Jul 2026
2.7h played

ABZÛ - Beneath the Surface Water has always scared me. I've nearly drowned a few times in my life, so anything involving the deep ocean usually makes me a little uneasy. Abzu, on the other hand, somehow made me fall in

Helpful: 5
Mel
Recommended | 28 Jun 2026
4.2h played

I picked this game originally because I was so terrified of water life in Subnautica that I wanted a relaxing swim with the fish and not from them. On a serious note, I finished the game in one sitting without even

Helpful: 2
Matt_8742
Recommended | 07 Jul 2026
3.1h played

Absolutely fantastic game. I think everyone should play it at least once. Way better than Journey in my opinion, though it may be my bias for ocean exploration. If you were wondering like me if there was a game out

Helpful: 0
SaiyanHeretic
Recommended | 11 Jul 2026
4.4h played

Wow, sure took me a long time to finally get around to playing this one! I found it delightful and meditative little diversion. Lots of beautiful environments, neat sea creatures to swim with, and an intriguing wordless

Helpful: 1
𝑵𝒐𝒐𝒕𝑵𝒐𝒐𝒕
Recommended | 28 Jun 2026
2.3h played

A wonderful little experience with a captivating story and soundtrack, especially if you have a soft spot for sea life. The depth of storytelling and emotion that it's able to convey without any dialogue is amazing.

Helpful: 3