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Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand overview

QZQ Studio | Sep 15, 2024 | game

Released

0players observed · 26 September 2026 - 03:42:41 UTC

AdventureIndieSteam Store

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak12
  • Units sold (VGI)773
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,849
  • Review score99% positive

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak12
  • Units sold (VGI)773
  • Revenue (VGI)$1,849
  • Review score99% positive
  • Total reviews84
  • Release dateSep 15, 2024
  • DeveloperQZQ Studio
  • PublisherQZQ Studio

Genres: Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: QZQ StudioPublisher: QZQ Studio

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Game overview

Overview

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand comes from QZQ Studio and is published by QZQ Studio. It arrived on Steam on Sep 15, 2024, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 26 September 2026 - 03:42:41 UTC, with a tracked peak near 12. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 99% positive across 84 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand is available in 11 languages including:

Simplified ChineseEnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainRussianJapaneseTraditional ChinesePortuguese - BrazilPortuguese - Portugal

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumWindows 10 or higherIntel Core i5-2500K or AMD Athlon X4 740 (or equivalent)8 GB RAMGeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) or Radeon R9 285 (2048 MB) - Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported.20 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand has sold up to 773 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,849. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand overview details

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

About the Game Abnormal 1999: Sand Realm is a suspenseful puzzle-solving game. You will play as "An", who has been exiled by the compass, to uncover the secrets of the exiled land, activate the compass, and escape. Story Background The fate of exile is like an endless river, taking An to a distant and unfamiliar place. A flame of unyielding spirit burns in An's heart. She knows that sooner or later, either Sam or SU will find her. Until then, An must first find a way to leave this place. Game Highlights Dynamic Perspective Experience: Freely switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, observe the environment from different angles, and discover hidden clues. Intricately Designed Puzzles: Each puzzle is meticulously crafted, testing both logical thinking and keen observation, bringing you pure puzzle-solving pleasure. Gripping Story: As you delve deeper into the journey, you will gradually uncover the secrets behind the exile, experiencing an adventure full of suspense and emotional resonance. Immersive Atmosphere: Exquisite visuals and sound effects create a mysterious and captivating sand world, making you feel as if you are truly there. Made by a Solo Indie Developer Hello everyone, my name is Uncle Q. Welcome to the puzzle game world of QZQ Studio. "The Compass and the Sand" is the sixth installment in the Abnormal 1999 series. I am a passionate solo game developer who has been creating suspenseful puzzle games. My previous works include the "MeiQi" series and the "The Adventures of Lin Shanhai" series. I enjoy what I do, and I am active on social me…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand is listed as a game with $2.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Adventure and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 26 September 2026 - 03:42:41 UTC, a tracked peak of 12, and 99% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameAbnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand
Steam App ID3146640
Typegame
Release dateSep 15, 2024
DeveloperQZQ Studio
PublisherQZQ Studio
Price$2.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAdventure, Indie
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languagesSimplified Chinese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal
WebsiteNot available

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players0 · 26 September 2026 - 03:42:41 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak12
Positive reviews83
Negative reviews1
Total reviews84
Positive percent99%
Review typeVery Positive
RecommendationsNot available
Average playtimeNot available

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateSep 15, 2024
Official Steam feed update (UTC)Not available
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)26 September 2026 - 03:42:41 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)26 September 2026 - 03:42:41 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)26 September 2026 - 03:42:41 UTC

Content descriptors

This game contains some mild horror elements and adult themes. While there are tension-building sequences meant to be unnerving, the game does not depict excessive graphic violence or gore. The storyline explores mature subject matter, including supernatural occurrences and disturbing situations. However, it does not contain any explicit sexual content. There are references to alcohol and drug use in certain contexts. Potentially unsettling topics such as death, mental instability, and psychological trauma are present, but they are portrayed respectfully without gratuitous detail. There may be some jump scares and creepy imagery/environments. Overall, the game maintains a suspenseful and eerie tone rather than relying on shocking visceral content. However, parental guidance is still recommended for younger audiences due to the game's mature thematic elements and unsettling horror overtones throughout the experience.

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Clue #1No description
Clue #2No description
Clue #3No description
Clue #4No description
Clue #5No description
Clue #6No description
Clue #7No description
Clue #8No description
Clue #9No description
Clue #10No description

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/3146640
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3146640/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/3146640
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand?

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand's latest SteamPulse observation records 0 players at 26 September 2026 - 03:42:41 UTC, with a tracked peak of 12 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. The tracked peak is the highest value stored by SteamPulse and may not cover activity from before tracking began.

Is Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand growing or declining recently?

October 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 0 players; the highest observed daily value is 0 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is September 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are Slovenia (50%), Germany (50%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to Germany (27.6%), Slovenia (26.5%), United States (8.2%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to Germany (33.3%), Slovenia (31.3%), United States (7%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to Germany (23.4%), Slovenia (20.6%), United States (10%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand?

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand currently sits at 99% positive across 84 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 83 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand have?

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand currently has about 824 tracked Steam followers as of 29 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand?

Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand is currently listed at $2.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

99% positive, 83 positive, 1 negative

Price and discount

$2.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing

Achievements

76

Platform releases
  • Steam 16 September 2024

DLC and packages

Abnormal1999: The Compass and the SandBuy Abnormal1999:The Compass and the Sand #1117030$2.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or higher Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Athlon X4 740 (or equivalent) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) or Radeon R9 285 (2048 MB) - Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported. DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

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