# Parity > 2019 video game **Wikidata**: [Q122366484](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122366484) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/parity-q122366484 ## Summary Parity is a 2019 casual multiplayer video game developed and published through digital distribution on Steam. Released on December 17, 2019, the game is available across Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, and is played in the English language. ## Key Facts - **Release Date:** December 17, 2019 - **Genre:** Casual game - **Game Mode:** Multiplayer video game - **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux - **Publisher/Distributor:** Steam - **Distribution Format:** Digital distribution - **Language of Work:** English - **Steam Application ID:** 978660 - **Official Website:** https://www.parity-game.com/ - **Instance Of:** Video game ## FAQs **What platforms can Parity be played on?** Parity is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. The Steam application ID for the game is 978660, and it supports all three platforms as indicated by the platform qualifiers. **Who published Parity and how is it distributed?** Parity is published and distributed digitally through Steam, which serves as both the publisher and distribution platform. The game is available exclusively through digital distribution. **When was Parity released?** Parity was released on December 17, 2019, making it a 2019 video game according to its Wikidata classification. **What type of game is Parity?** Parity is classified as a casual game with multiplayer functionality, distinguishing it from single-player or narrative-driven titles. **What database identifiers are associated with Parity?** Parity is indexed across multiple gaming databases with the following identifiers: RAWG (parity-2), TuxDB (7374), Lutris (parity), SteamGridDB (5249193), PCGamingWiki (Parity/150780), GameSpot (parity), IsThereAnyDeal (parity), vglist (66031), GamingOnLinux (16722), Internet Game Database (parity/124243), and GamerProfiles (jxyJR). ## Why It Matters Parity represents a specific entry in the casual multiplayer gaming space from 2019, a year that saw significant growth in indie and casual gaming on digital distribution platforms. As a game available across all three major PC operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux), Parity demonstrates cross-platform accessibility that was increasingly important to the PC gaming community during that period. The game's presence on Steam as both publisher and distributor places it within one of the most influential digital gaming ecosystems, where it contributes to the diversity of casual multiplayer offerings available to millions of users. The game's classification as a casual multiplayer title places it within a genre that has historically attracted broad audiences due to its accessibility and social gameplay elements. ## Notable For - Cross-platform availability on Windows, macOS, and Linux at launch - Digital-only distribution through Steam's ecosystem - Multiplayer functionality within the casual game genre - Release in December 2019, positioning it within that year's gaming lineup ## Body ### Overview and Classification Parity is a 2019 video game classified specifically as a casual game with multiplayer capabilities. The game was released on December 17, 2019, and is categorized under the broader classification of video games. Its Wikidata description simply states "2019 video game," reflecting its straightforward categorization within the gaming database ecosystem. ### Platform and Distribution The game is developed and distributed exclusively through digital means, specifically via the Steam platform. Parity is available on three major PC operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. This cross-platform availability is notable as not all games released on Steam support all three platforms, particularly Linux support which remains less common than Windows and macOS. The Steam application ID for Parity is 978660, which serves as its unique identifier within the Steam ecosystem. ### Game Characteristics As a casual game, Parity is designed to be accessible to a broad audience with straightforward gameplay mechanics that don't require significant time investment or specialized gaming skills. The multiplayer game mode indicates that the game features gameplay involving multiple players, distinguishing it from single-player experiences. The language of work is English, meaning all in-game text, menus, and communications are in English. ### Database Presence and Identification Parity maintains a presence across numerous gaming databases and tracking platforms, each providing unique identifiers for reference: - **RAWG:** parity-2 - **TuxDB:** 7374 - **Lutris:** parity - **SteamGridDB:** 5249193 - **PCGamingWiki:** Parity (with qualifier 150780) - **GameSpot:** parity - **IsThereAnyDeal:** parity - **vglist:** 66031 - **GamingOnLinux:** 16722 - **Internet Game Database:** parity (124243) - **GamerProfiles:** jxyJR This extensive database presence indicates that Parity is tracked and catalogued across multiple gaming information platforms, each serving different segments of the PC gaming community—from Linux-focused databases like TuxDB and GamingOnLinux to general gaming databases like RAWG and GameSpot. ### Official Presence The official website for Parity is https://www.parity-game.com/, registered with English as the language qualifier. This direct-to-consumer web presence complements the Steam distribution channel and provides potential players with additional information about the game. ## References 1. Steam 2. GameSpot 3. Q124398839