IN ABZU the user controls a girl who is diving. The main character wakes up on the surface of the ocean. After this, she begins to explore the water area. Various animals and plants are found everywhere in the ocean. To get to the next location, the girl needs to find a robot and repair it. After this, the robot removes the obstacle that is located in front of the passage. There are locations in which the protagonist comes out of the water and explores land. There are ruins of an unknown ancient building on it. During the passage, new places open up for the heroine. It is possible to unravel the secret of the forces that pollute the environment.

The main character's route to Abzu is linear. It passes through areas teeming with marine life. The gamer can move the diver in space, interact with objects and various switches in the ocean. This is necessary in order to solve puzzles. Using sound signals, you can speed up movement in the water column. They also help to establish interaction. The girl has the opportunity to touch large animals that live in the ocean, as well as ride them. Each location has hidden objects. You need to look for them to replenish the collection.

It is noteworthy that the main character cannot die. This is despite the fact that there are some enemy objects that are in the shape of a pyramid. If the user gets close to them, they will lose the ability to move for a few seconds. And yet, the gamer awaits a journey through a beautiful underwater world, in which there are various mysteries. You can become a discoverer of amazing species of marine organisms and develop a strong connection with them. However, you must remember that you can always meet with danger.