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Absolum

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 • 2025

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Quick resume

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.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Fighting

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    Pros

    • Fluid and satisfying combat mechanics
    • Beautiful hand-drawn art and animations
    • Engaging roguelite progression and build variety
    • Excellent soundtrack and sound design
    • Strong local and online co-op with rollback netcode

    Cons

    • Limited to 2-player co-op, no 4-player support
    • Some repetitiveness in map areas
    • Story is serviceable but not deeply compelling
    • Limited character customization options currently
    • Lack of mid-run save points can affect session length

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose characters, builds, and paths with branching routes and diverse combat styles."

    • Competence
      4

      "Combat is skill-based with timing for dodges, parries, and combos; players feel rewarded for mastery."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and co-op play rather than ranked or leaderboard competition."

    • Continuation
      4

      "High replay value with roguelite progression, multiple paths, and build variety encourages long-term play."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Supports local and online 2-player co-op with synergy and teamwork emphasized."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with builds, combos, and route choices; some customization of playstyle."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Emphasis on balanced co-op play and shared experiences rather than dominating others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Immersive fantasy world, engaging story, and satisfying gameplay provide strong escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players try different builds, characters, and paths, encouraged by roguelite mechanics."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Branching paths, hidden secrets, and side quests encourage discovery within a hand-crafted world."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some character customization with unlockable colors and build choices, though limited currently."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy setting with imaginative characters, lore, and mythical elements."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and co-op play foster social connection, though primarily 2-player focused."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills and knowledge of combat mechanics and build strategies over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Co-op play and shared experiences create some social bonding, but limited to surface-level connections."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "Players mostly collaborate equally in co-op without strong leadership roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong meta-progression with unlocks, upgrades, and build development across runs."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Combat is challenging but balanced, providing satisfying flow rather than sustained tension."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Vivid visuals, impactful combat effects, and dynamic soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Little emphasis on social recognition or leaderboards; focus is on personal and co-op achievement."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is present with lore, character missions, and evolving storylines, though not deeply complex."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan builds, routes, and combat tactics, though some randomness influences outcomes."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and boss fights provide tension and excitement with risk-reward gameplay."

    • Value
      4

      "High perceived value due to content depth, replayability, and reasonable price."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat focused on fighting and defeating enemies with impactful attacks and combos."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid damage and manage resources to survive challenging encounters."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026