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Absolum

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First release
Oct 09, 2025
Publisher
DotEmu
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Fighting, Indie, Adventure · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Crafted with passion by the dream team that redefined side-scrolling beat 'em ups, Absolum mixes top-of-the-class combat action with modern roguelite elements, bringing all the vibes of the fantasy arcade hits of the past into an immersive adventure set in the original world of Talamh.

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Storyline
Talamh has been shattered by a magical cataclysm caused by ambitious wizards, leaving magic mistrusted by the common folk. Sun King Azra took advantage of this panic, enslaving wizards through his Crimson Order and placing loyal princes to rule over the conquered realms. As Azra’s forces claim more and more lands, the high enchantress Uchawi and a small group of rebels rise from the shadows, wielding forbidden magic to challenge his oppressive regime and defy his absolute magic power.Read more

Talamh has been shattered by a magical cataclysm caused by ambitious wizards, leaving magic mistrusted by the common folk. Sun King Azra took advantage of this panic, enslaving wizards through his Crimson Order and placing loyal princes to rule over the conquered realms. As Azra’s forces claim more and more lands, the high enchantress Uchawi and a small group of rebels rise from the shadows, wielding forbidden magic to challenge his oppressive regime and defy his absolute magic power.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 09, 2025
PlayStation 4
Oct 09, 2025
Nintendo Switch
Oct 09, 2025
All 6 release dates
PlayStation 5
Oct 09, 2025
Xbox Series X|S
Mar 25, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2
Sep 17, 2026
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
9h
Main + Extras
14h
Completionist
24h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
nextfest june 2025

At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main Story (IGDB)
9h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
14h
Completionist (IGDB)
24h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 9,522 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 28 Oct

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