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Abzû

Game · 2016 · Developed by Giant Squid (dir. Matt Nava; music by Austin Wintory) · published by 505 Games

No air meter. No timer. Just you, the ocean, and ten thousand fish that don't care about your inbox. 🐠

Who it's for

Abzû removes the usual sources of game stress: there is no air gauge and no time limit, so you can drift through the ocean at your own pace.

Overwhelmed→Awe / Wonder

Feelings it meets

What it is

Abzû is a 2016 underwater adventure game developed by Giant Squid, directed by Matt Nava, scored by Austin Wintory and published by 505 Games. The player guides a diver through open water, caverns and ancient ruins, interacting with sea creatures, riding larger animals and solving light puzzles, with no oxygen meter or time limit.

Where to find it

Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop.

Before you start

Heads up: Mild peril.

Age: Not verified (suggested 6+)

Sit still my heart, do not raise your dust. Let the world find its way to you.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 190

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