Rank 01Why this
Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
Games like Absolum
- 37 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Absolum also play
The closest matches to Absolum: Streets of Rage 4, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Astral Ascent, Hades II, and Young Souls. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares roguelite progression with Absolum.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Same atmospheric mood as Absolum.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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Lost Castle / 失落城堡
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Absolum.
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Shape of Dreams
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer and roguelite progression with Absolum.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Absolum
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 94% of 4,194 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Combat feels meaty and responsive
- Co op turns fights into shared spectacles
- Elemental spells add tactical depth
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Epic
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Hades
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Absolum.
Castle Crashers®
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Absolum.
Risk of Rain 2
Why this: Same epic mood as Absolum.
Dead Cells
Why this: Same challenging mood as Absolum.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Absolum.
Heat Guardian
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Absolum.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Absolum at current Steam store prices.
Abyss Odyssey
Why this: Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Absolum.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic
Why this: Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum.
Curse of the Sea Rats
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with Absolum.
Mad King Redemption
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer and roguelite progression with Absolum.
Children of Morta
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Absolum.
Knights of Braveland
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Absolum.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Streets of Rage 4
Why this: Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Why this: Shares roguelite progression with Absolum.
Astral Ascent
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Absolum.
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Other recommendable Steam games by Dotemu, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
Why this: Same epic mood as Absolum.
METAL SLUG 3
Why this: Shares branching paths with Absolum.
Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Absolum.
About Absolum
The closest matches to Absolum: Streets of Rage 4, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Astral Ascent, Hades II, and Young Souls. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Absolum is your kind of game, the closest matches are Streets of Rage 4, BlazBlue Entropy Effect and Astral Ascent — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and epic, and single out its arcana selection and branching paths. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Absolum is a roguelite beat-em-up set in a hand-drawn fantasy world where outcast heroes battle to reclaim magic from the Sun King. The game features a deep combo system built around elemental combat, arcana selection, and permanent upgrades that carry between runs. Players explore branching paths through runs, unlocking meta-progression events that keep each attempt feeling distinct. The game supports online co-op multiplayer, which players describe as transforming fights into shared spectacles. Reviewers highlight that combat feels meaty and responsive, elemental spells add tactical depth, and the world-building creates an immersive experience. Replayability stays high with varied runs across a challenging difficulty curve, offering a medium-length sit-down session. Released in 2025 at 24.99 USD and playable on Steam Deck, Absolum holds a 94% positive rating from 4194 Steam reviews.
About 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.
Is Absolum worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 4,194 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 89% positive across 153 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 40% off, now $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 19 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Combat feels meaty and responsive
- Co op turns fights into shared spectacles
- Elemental spells add tactical depth
- Replayability stays high with varied runs
People who play it also play: Streets of Rage 4, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Astral Ascent
Frequently asked about Absolum
Can I run it?
Does Absolum run on Steam Deck?
Absolum is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Absolum cost?
Absolum is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Absolum have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Absolum supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op).
What games are most similar to Absolum?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Absolum are Streets of Rage 4, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Astral Ascent.
Who developed Absolum?
Absolum was developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks and published by Dotemu, Gamirror Games.