Absolum came out on October 9, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, then for Xbox Series X|S on March 25, 2026 and for Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026. On Steam, 92% of 9,593 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 248 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 352 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 9 hours, doing everything about 24 hours.
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.
Story
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.
What is happening now
Absolum is an action-adventure RPG that launched in October 2025 across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC. The indie title features voice work from actor Samantha Béart, who has sought to bring distinct characterization to each role rather than retreading similar archetypes across projects.
Since release, developer Dotemu and Guard Crush Games have pushed out a substantial update addressing core gameplay mechanics alongside rebalancing efforts and bug fixes. The patch included modifications to corrupted biomes and other systems, signaling active post-launch support as the team refines the experience based on player feedback.
