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Absolum

Absolum

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

92%
Very Positive
DevelopersDotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks
PublishersDotemu, Gamirror Games
Release DateOct 9, 2025
$24.99
Peak Players7.6K
Metacritic87
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
AI Review Summary

Absolum is a highly-regarded beat 'em up that blends roguelite progression with deep combat mechanics and a surprisingly emotional narrative. While it offers exceptional value and a satisfying gameplay loop, recent updates have introduced significant balancing issues and networking bugs that hinder the cooperative experience.

Pros

  • Deep and well-thought-out combat mechanics that offer more complexity than traditional brawlers.90%
  • Excellent value for money with a low entry price relative to the content provided.85%
  • High replayability driven by a satisfying roguelite gameplay loop.80%
  • Visually impressive art style and graphics that compare favorably to genre leaders.80%
  • Surprisingly heartfelt story and character progression for the beat 'em up genre.70%

Cons

  • Persistent networking and connectivity issues that make online co-op frustrating or unplayable.85%
  • Frustrating balancing issues involving input-reading clones and armored enemies with red outlines.80%
  • Artificial difficulty spikes and gameplay features that are perceived as being gated behind RNG.75%
  • Recent updates, specifically version 1.1, are reported to have introduced new bugs and worsened game balance.70%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently compare the combat feel and loop to Hades.
  • The game is noted for being accessible to beginners while offering enough depth for genre veterans.
  • Despite being a beat 'em up, it is the first roguelite some players have successfully completed.
Confidence: 64%
Based on the 191 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 26, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
269
Peak · last 90 days
595
All-time peak
7.6K

Price

Current price
$24.99
Lowest tracked
$18.74since Dec 5, 2025

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
91%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews10.9K
Positive: 10.0K (92%)Negative: 870 (8%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

23h

Avg Playtime at Review

83%

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