Absolum
DotEmu
Adventure, Fighting, Indie, Role-playing (RPG)
Release Date: October 9, 2025
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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Critic Reviews
7 reviews
Noisy Pixel
8/10
80
Explore why Absolum is earning praise as a genre-defying roguelite beat 'em up, with stunning combat, RPG depth, and a killer soundtrack that hits hard.
PlayStation Universe
9.5/10
95
Absolum is one of the best beat'em up's this generation and shouldn't be missed. Find out what we thought in our Absolum PS5 review!
TheSixthAxis
7/10
70
Masters of the modern beat 'em up unite for a new roguelite twist on the genre in Absolum, but does it work in the long run?
Destructoid
9/10
90
Roguelike fatigue? Not here.
IGN
7/10
70
An excellent beat ‘em up let down by a roguelite structure that doesn’t serve it.
GameSpot
9/10
90
Infusing a classic beat-'em-up structure with a modern roguelike loop is a match made in heaven.
Game Informer
9/10
90
Combining classic fantasy brawler mechanics, top-notch art and music, and a roguelite progression loop add up to an incredibly fun cooperative adventure.