Underplayed Gems

ABZU (2016)

ABZU cover
Developer
Giant Squid
Publisher
505 Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 27,502 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Swimming through a serene, vividly colored underwater world feels like a graceful, dreamlike meditation.

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What players say

Players say ABZÛ is a short, meditative swimming experience with gorgeous visuals and a wordless story. Many compare it to Journey. The main complaint is the controls, which feel awkward especially with a controller. There are no enemies or challenges, just peaceful ocean exploration.

Screenshots

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