# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
2. [BlazBlue Entropy Effect](https://imho.run/games/2273430/blazblue-entropy-effect) — Shares roguelite progression with Absolum. 4,408 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2273430/)
3. [Astral Ascent](https://imho.run/games/1280930/astral-ascent) — Also Hack and Slash, like Absolum. 1,699 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1280930/)
4. [Hades II](https://imho.run/games/1145350/hades-ii) — A frequent pick in Absolum players' libraries, and another RPG. 62,885 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/)
5. [Young Souls](https://imho.run/games/985900/young-souls) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum. 202 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985900/)
6. [Unruly Heroes](https://imho.run/games/780350/unruly-heroes) — A frequent pick in Absolum players' libraries, and another Action. 162 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/780350/)
7. [Lost Castle / 失落城堡](https://imho.run/games/434650/lost-castle) — Shares co op multiplayer with Absolum. 1,399 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434650/)
8. [Shape of Dreams](https://imho.run/games/2444750/shape-of-dreams) — Shares co op multiplayer and roguelite progression with Absolum. 5,917 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2444750/)
9. [9 Monkeys of Shaolin](https://imho.run/games/739080/9-monkeys-of-shaolin) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum. 200 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/739080/)
10. [Rotwood](https://imho.run/games/2015270/rotwood) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Absolum. 2,151 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2015270/)
11. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Also Hack and Slash and Side Scroller, like Absolum. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
12. [Abyss Odyssey](https://imho.run/games/255070/abyss-odyssey) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Absolum. 805 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255070/)
13. [Ravenswatch](https://imho.run/games/2071280/ravenswatch) — Also Hack and Slash, like Absolum. 7,728 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2071280/)
14. [Shing!](https://imho.run/games/1103730/shing) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum. 105 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1103730/)
15. [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate](https://imho.run/games/2996040/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-splintered-fate) — Shares co op multiplayer and roguelite progression with Absolum. 2,218 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2996040/)
16. [Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic](https://imho.run/games/329490/phantom-breaker-battle-grounds-classic) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum. 924 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329490/)
17. [I Am The Hero](https://imho.run/games/498500/i-am-the-hero) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum. 99 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/498500/)
18. [MARVEL Cosmic Invasion](https://imho.run/games/2753970/marvel-cosmic-invasion) — Also Beat 'em up and Side Scroller, like Absolum. 1,129 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2753970/)
19. [Sacred Citadel](https://imho.run/games/207930/sacred-citadel) — Also Fighting and Beat 'em up, like Absolum. 200 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/207930/)
20. [Curse of the Sea Rats](https://imho.run/games/1453900/curse-of-the-sea-rats) — Shares co op multiplayer with Absolum. 55 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1453900/)
21. [Mad King Redemption](https://imho.run/games/2369580/mad-king-redemption) — Shares co op multiplayer and roguelite progression with Absolum. 132 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2369580/)
22. [Children of Morta](https://imho.run/games/330020/children-of-morta) — Also Hack and Slash, like Absolum. 7,392 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/)
23. [Son of a Witch](https://imho.run/games/539400/son-of-a-witch) — Also Beat 'em up and Hack and Slash, like Absolum. 107 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539400/)
24. [Knights of Braveland](https://imho.run/games/1253610/knights-of-braveland) — Shares roguelite progression with Absolum. 52 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1253610/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1904480&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1904480&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1904480&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1904480
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1904480
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Absolum

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1904480
- **Developer:** Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks
- **Publisher:** Dotemu, Gamirror Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** Oct 9, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 87
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1904480/absolum)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1904480&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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