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Absolum

Absolum

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Absolum

Absolum

Guard Crush Games; Supamonks; Dotemu

Windows; Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5Paid (one-time purchase)
Health Score
45
DECENT
Official WebsiteWatch Gameplay

About This Game

Absolum is a hand-drawn, arcade-style roguelite beat-'em-up where you play as one of four rebels fighting through branching fantasy levels to overthrow a tyrant. Runs combine timed melee combos, spellcasting and counters with permanent upgrades between runs, and the tone is action-focused with stylized fantasy violence and a dramatic soundtrack.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
0/5
Creativity
2/5
Pro-Social
2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
0/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
2/5
Social Risk
2/5
Content Intensity
2/5

Negatives

  • •Contains fantasy violence, mild blood and occasional coarse language that may be unsuitable for younger children
  • •Online co-op exposes players to other users (may require supervision).

Positives

  • •Accessible, skill-driven combat and strong replayability
  • •Two-player local and online co-op with striking hand-drawn art and high-quality soundtrack.

Gameplay Videos

Absolum Review - One of the Best Games of the Year

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Official Ratings

E10+
ESRB
Fantasy ViolenceMild BloodMild LanguageUse of Tobacco

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12
PEGI
Moderate violenceBad language (PEGI consumer advice). citeturn4search0

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not recommended — combat, mild blood and thematic intensity are unsuitable for very young children.
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Generally not recommended; younger players (especially 8-year-olds) should only play with close parental supervision and muted/isolated local co-op.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Acceptable for many children in this range with parental guidance — ESRB E10+ and PEGI 12 indicate mild fantasy violence and language; supervise online interactions.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Good fit — appropriate for teens who enjoy action games and roguelite loops; recommend supervising social play and chat settings if used.
ℹ️Ages 16-18
Suitable — mature teens can play without special restrictions; single purchase with no aggressive microtransactions.

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