Patch 18 MAR 2025
French localization is now available, thanks to Sykoo! A huge thank you!
Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.
| App ID | 2180700 |
|---|---|
| App type | Game |
| Developer | ABI.DOS.SOFTWARE |
| Publisher | ABI.DOS.SOFTWARE |
| Homepage | https://abidos.carrd.co |
| Release date | 2024-11-15 14:29 UTC |
| Release state | released |
| Free app | Yes |
| Store page | store.steampowered.com/app/2180700 |
| Last store refresh | 1 hour ago |
| # | Executable | Arguments | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | ABI-DOS.exe | windows |
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| Playing now | Not polled yet (never) |
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| Date | Price | Regular | Discount |
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| 2026-09-11 21:52 UTC | Free | Free |
| DLC | AppID | Release | Price |
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| No DLC known for this app. | |||
| Branch | Build ID | Description | Updated | Password |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| public | 17769329 | 2025-03-18 17:52 UTC | ||
| beta | 17002686 | beta-testing new features | 2025-02-02 20:40 UTC |
| Depot | Name | OS | Size | Download | Public manifest | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228990 | windows | from app 228980 · shared install | ||||
| 2180701 | windows · 64 | 514.98 MB | 407.26 MB | 3269240194076402282 | branches: beta |
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| Build ID | Branch | Updated | First seen |
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| 17769329 | public | 2025-03-18 17:52 UTC | 1 hour ago |
| 17002686 | beta | 2025-02-02 20:40 UTC | 1 hour ago |
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French localization is now available, thanks to Sykoo! A huge thank you!
Fixed a bug that caused text to be misaligned when opening the options menu.
- The game has now a Korean translation available. - Thanks to JW (intothereign)
Descriptions from Linked List and MEM4 Emulator have been slightly modified for improved clarity.
I updated the execution order grid displayed on the second page of "Pairer" for accuracy.
While a histogram is downloading, an ellipsis will appear in the top-left corner of the histograms screen. Once the download is complete, the screen will display the number of scores downloaded. If this number is less than 9,999, it will also represent the number of players who completed that level. Corrected typos in the Quick Reference Guide. Fixed a visual bug affecting certain GIFs. Updated the conditions for triggering the "Mind of a Machine" achievement. Did you know you can hold down Q while recording GIFs to hide UBITs?
- I clarified how OE functions in the Pairer level with an example page. - I added explanatory text to the Signal Counter level. - I updated the quick reference guide to include utilities that mirror the information available in the miscellany icon. - GIFs have a 25% longer duration but use fewer colors, giving them a more retro appearance.
As the number of players in the game increased, I noticed some issues with the histograms. Initially, the histograms started growing as expected, but over time, they began to look incorrect. Some lower percentiles appeared nonsensical, which was pointed out by another user. It seemed as though half of the histogram data was missing, prompting me to investigate further. I discovered that the issue stemmed from the steam_download_scores function, which only retrieves the top 100 scores. This limitation is likely in place to reduce network traffic. When the game had a small number of players, thi
If you love building intricate simulations in Factorio, or enjoy watching industrial complexes tick by in Satisfactory, ABI-DOS is the game for you. With a 97% positive rating after just a few months on Steam, this circuit-based automation game challenges you in ways few games do. Best of all, it's just been made free to keep, for everyone, forever. Read the rest of the story...
As promised in December, the game is now completely free for everyone to enjoy—forever! This decision comes after modest sales during the first month and a half after release. While the game was still profitable, financial gain was never my primary motivation (I have an independent job outside of game development). My true passion lies in creating Zach-like games with open-ended puzzles and intricate technical solutions. Now, my goal is to reach a wider audience. If significant revenue isn’t feasible, I’d much rather let more people experience and enjoy the game for free. The game is fully com
- Solved a minor bug affecting number input on icons.
I’m excited to announce that starting January 2025, ABI-DOS will be available for free on Steam. This decision is not a reflection of the game’s quality—which I wholeheartedly believe is excellent—or its reception, which has been very positive. I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve created, and I’m thrilled that many players have called it a worthy successor to Zachtronics-style games. That said, as a niche title, ABI-DOS has seen only modest sales since its release a month and a half ago. While there was a slight increase in sales during the Winter sale, the numbers remain low. Although the game
Added a quick access button for the online manual in the options menu (accessible by pressing ESC). The offline version is in the installation folder. The Sandbox is available after completing 8 levels.
Updated the description of "Color Test II" to emphasize key concepts. Added an example to "Linked List" to enhance understanding of the task. Fixed the F12 functionality to correctly capture a screenshot for sharing on Steam.
Added collision examples to the level "Seizer" to clarify how collisions work. New icons now feature a red mark to make them more noticeable. Updated the level description for "Color test I" to improve clarity.
Full appinfo as delivered by Steam PICS, changenumber 37456071. Also at /api/app/2180700/raw.
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