| Absolum | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 (Steam, PS5, NS, PS4) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Adventure, Roguelite | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$24.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks | Dotemu, Guard Mirror Games |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-2 | E 10+ |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 8 Hours | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Absolum |
Absolum Latest News
⚫︎ Absolum’s 1.1 patch, Threads of Fate, is set to drop on February 12, introducing new skins, upgraded mounts, and Mystic Ordeals, a new challenge for postgame runs.
Absolum Overview
Absolum is a fantasy beat ‘em up roguelite by developers Dotemu (Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound), Guard Crush Games (Streets of Rage 4), and Supamonks released on October 9, 2025. Absolum is Dotemu’s first original IP, and it follows a band of outcasts in Talamh, a world split apart by a catastrophic event caused by magic. Absolum tells a tale of resistance where players will battle their way through Talamh to defeat the Sun King Azra.
Absolum features fast-paced beat ‘em up combat with a cast of 4 playable characters, each with their own strengths and specializations. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.
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| Steam |
Playstation |
eShop |
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| $24.99 | |||||||
Absolum Gameplay
Players will battle their way through the land of Talamh, ruled by a despot known as the Sun King Azra. The game will take players to different locations of the perilous nation and into stages filled with enemies rushing in to attack simultaneously in true beat ‘em up fashion. And in order to reach Azra, players will have to take on his forces using any of the following heroes: the greatsword-wielding Galandra, the hardy pugilist Karl, the swift and acrobatic Cider, or the powerful wizard Brome.
As with all roguelites, players can expect to undergo multiple runs. With every area cleared, they can receive different boons and consumable items, but defeat will mean that players will have to start over from the beginning, but with the game’s RNG, every single run will be different.
Absolum Reviews
A Brilliant Combo of Genres
Absolum has consistently received praise for its ability to blend beat ‘em up combat and roguelite mechanics. Gamespot gave it a 9 out of 10 for addictive battles, solid roguelite elements, and the competent execution of an otherwise generic story. IGN holds a similar opinion of how Absolum’s attention to detail in terms of its setting and characters have improved the story. However, they settled on a lower score of 7 out of 10 for its slow start, where players will likely die repeatedly at the beginning without much of the story to anchor the experience and keep runs interesting. The score was also caused by the game’s reliance on repetition; individual runs aren’t as unique as they expected, and many essential character abilities are hidden behind unlockables.
Reviews on Steam added up to a ‘Very Positive’ rating, with many reviewers praising the game’s art direction, sound, and satisfying combat. Many players have voiced that Absolum’s flaws are mainly due to its roguelite system, with some claiming that runs are lackluster for missing elements, perks, and variation needed to make them transformative.
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