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Abzu

A Puzzle game by Giant Squid, released in 2016

81/100🔴Niche / Inactive🥇Proton GoldPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox One

Abzu is an exploration game where you are a lone diver in a lush ocean world. The diver descends deeper and deeper into the depths, where she will encounter majestic creatures, discover ancient secrets, and search for her true purpose. Abzu roughly translates to "The Ocean of Wisdom" from ancient Sumerian.

Single player

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Abzu Download Size

The official download size for Abzu is 6 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.36 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

6GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.36USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

8 mins

Is Abzu Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
25Players Online

There are currently 25 people playing Abzu, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 30
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Abzu save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Abzu\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Abzu/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Abzu/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Abzu Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🥇 Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Abzu, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
See 123 user configs ↗

Can I Run Abzu?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Abzu smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a Geforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X or equivalent GPU. Plan for 6 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7, 64-bit
  • ⚡
    CPU3.0GHz CPU Dual Core
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUGeforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X
  • 💾
    Storage6 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows 7, 64-bit
  • ⚡
    CPU2.4GHz CPU Quad Core
  • 🧠
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUGeforce GTX 780 / Radeon R9 290X
  • 💾
    Storage6 GB available space
Download Size
6 GBSmall

Is Abzu Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

81
Rated 81 out of 100
Generally Favorable27 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 27 critic reviews, Abzu has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 81, it stands out as a strong entry in the puzzle category, though it may have minor flaws.

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