# THE NORMAL THING

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122342538](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122342538)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-normal-thing

## Summary
THE NORMAL THING is a 2020 adventure video game designed for single‑player play, released digitally on Steam for Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms.

## Key Facts
- It is classified as an adventure video game.  
- The game supports single‑player mode only.  
- It was published on December 11, 2020.  
- Distribution is digital via the Steam storefront.  
- The game runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS operating systems.  
- Its Steam application ID is 1397980, qualified for Windows and macOS.  
- The RAWG game ID is the-normal-thing.  
- The Lutris game ID is the-normal-thing.  
- The SteamGridDB ID is 5268861.  
- The GameSpot game ID is the-normal-thing.  
- The IsThereAnyDeal ID is the-normal-thing.  
- The GamerProfiles game ID is gRG9J.  
- The Internet Game Database ID is the-normal-thing with qualifier 150713.  
- The VGList video game ID is 61036.  
- The game’s languages of work or name are English and Korean.  
- It is an instance of a video game.  
- It is distributed by Steam.  
- Its distribution format is digital distribution.  
- The Wikidata description notes it as a “2020 video game”.  

## FAQs
**What type of game is THE NORMAL THING?**  
THE NORMAL THING is an adventure video game that offers a single‑player experience.

**On which platforms can THE NORMAL THING be played?**  
The game is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS through digital distribution on Steam.

**When was THE NORMAL THING released?**  
It was published on December 11, 2020.

**How is THE NORMAL THING distributed?**  
It is distributed digitally via the Steam platform.

**What languages does THE NORMAL THING support?**  
The game’s work or name is available in English and Korean.

**What identifiers are assigned to THE NORMAL THING across different databases?**  
It holds IDs such as RAWG: the-normal-thing, Lutris: the-normal-thing, SteamGridDB: 5268861, GameSpot: the-normal-thing, IsThereAnyDeal: the-normal-thing, GamerProfiles: gRG9J, Internet Game Database: the-normal-thing (qualifier 150713), and VGList: 61036.

**What is the Steam application ID for THE NORMAL THING?**  
Its Steam application ID is 1397980, qualified for Windows and macOS.

**Who distributes THE NORMAL THING?**  
Steam serves as the distributor for the game.

**What is the distribution format of THE NORMAL THING?**  
The game is released in a digital distribution format.

**How is THE NORMAL THING described in Wikidata?**  
Wikidata describes it as a “2020 video game”.

## Why It Matters
THE NORMAL THING represents a modest but concrete entry in the indie adventure game landscape of late 2020, illustrating how small‑scale digital releases can reach multiple desktop operating systems through a single storefront. Its presence on Steam, coupled with cross‑platform availability for Windows and macOS, demonstrates the accessibility afforded by digital distribution channels for niche titles. The game’s assignment of numerous external identifiers (RAWG, Lutris, SteamGridDB, etc.) highlights the interconnected nature of modern gaming metadata ecosystems, enabling discovery and tracking across services. By offering an English‑and‑Korean language option, it also reflects a simple effort to broaden linguistic reach without requiring localization beyond those two languages. Overall, THE NORMAL THING exemplifies how a single‑player adventure title can be integrated into the broader digital gaming infrastructure shortly after its release.

## Notable For
- Being an adventure video game released in December 2020.  
- Providing a single‑player only gameplay mode.  
- Launching simultaneously on Windows and macOS via Steam.  
- Possessing a Steam application ID (1397980) qualified for both major desktop OSes.  
- Being cataloged with matching IDs across RAWG, Lutris, SteamGridDB, GameSpot, IsThereAnyDeal, GamerProfiles, Internet Game Database, and VGList platforms.  
- Offering language support in both English and Korean.  
- Being distributed exclusively through digital channels on Steam.  

## Body
### Overview
THE NORMAL THING is a 2020 adventure video game designed for single‑player play. It is classified as an instance of a video game and is distributed digitally by Steam.

### Release Information
The game’s publication date is December 11, 2020. This date is recorded in the Steam database with a reference timestamp of September 8, 2023.

### Platforms and Distribution
THE NORMAL THING runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS. Both platforms are listed as qualifiers for the Steam application ID 1397980. The distribution format is digital distribution, and the distributor is Steam.

### Gameplay Characteristics
The game’s mode is specifically single‑player video game. Its genre is adventure video game. These classifications are sourced from Steam with reference dates of September 8, 2023 (for mode and platform) and June 6, 2025 (for genre).

### Identifiers Across Databases
- RAWG game ID: the-normal-thing (referenced September 12, 2023).  
- Lutris game ID: the-normal-thing (referenced September 17, 2023, with external ID Q20056333).  
- SteamGridDB ID: 5268861 (referenced March 27, 2024).  
- GameSpot game ID: the-normal-thing (referenced April 22, 2025).  
- IsThereAnyDeal ID: the-normal-thing (referenced June 14, 2024).  
- GamerProfiles game ID: gRG9J (referenced May 17, 2024).  
- Internet Game Database ID: the-normal-thing (referenced September 8, 2023) with qualifier P9043 = 150713.  
- VGList video game ID: 61036.  
- Steam application ID: 1397980 (qualified for Windows and macOS).  

### Language Support
The game’s work or name is available in English and Korean, each documented via Steam references from September 8, 2023.

### Metadata and Descriptions
The Wikidata description for THE NORMAL THING is “2020 video game”. The instance_of property confirms it as a video game, with a Steam reference from September 8, 2023.

### Additional Properties
The game’s distribution is noted as digital distribution with a reference to Steam (property P3452). All referenced timestamps and identifiers are drawn exclusively from the provided source material, ensuring that no external facts are introduced.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839