Absolver similar games & best alternatives

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Absolver

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One • 2017

Should you play it?

Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.

What works

  • Unique and deep combat system
  • Extensive customization of moves and appearance
  • Engaging pvp and co-op multiplayer
  • Stylized art and sound design
  • Active and supportive community

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited pve content and short story
  • Small player base leading to matchmaking delays
  • Some technical issues and bugs
  • Steep learning curve can be frustrating
  • Camera issues in tight spaces

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • MONSTER HUNTER RISE

  • Shatterline

  • SMITE®

  • Killing Floor 2

  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

  • Chivalry 2

Less competitive

Games that feels like Absolver but with less competition against others

  • Dragon Age™ Inquisition

  • Warframe

  • REMNANT II®

  • Mass Effect™: Andromeda Deluxe Edition

  • Karnage Chronicles

  • Remnant: From the Ashes

More story-driven

Games that feels like Absolver but with deeper narrative immersion

  • The Elder Scrolls® Online

  • Kena: Bridge of Spirits

  • DARK SOULS™ III

  • Destiny 2

  • Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition

  • Injustice™ 2

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Absolver. These titles are not in What to play next.

Absolver: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Domination.

Last update: 21/08/2026