Absolum
- 2players
- 30–90 min
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- Switch 2
- Switch
A hand-drawn fantasy brawler built as a roguelite: fight along branching routes, collect magic upgrades and come back stronger after every defeat.
Who can play
- Shared-screen play for 2 players on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
- Online for 2 players on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
- Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Cross-play across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch arrived in a May 2026 update; it was missing at launch.
- One copy is enough with GameShare on Switch 2.
How it plays
Two players brawl side by side, either on one screen or online, each picking one of the heroes with their own weapons and moves.
Between fights you choose paths and upgrades, which gives a pair something to plan together.
A failed run sends you both back to the hub to spend what you earned and try again.
Is it good
91%
Very positive on Steam
- 87MetascoreMetacritic (Metascore; opens Metacritic in a new tab)
- 86Top criticsOpenCritic · Dec 2025 (OpenCritic top critic average, 100 reviews, as of Dec 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
- 97%RecommendOpenCritic · Dec 2025 (OpenCritic critics who recommend it, 97 reviews, as of Dec 2025; opens OpenCritic in a new tab)
140 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Shared-screen and online for 2 on every platform. One copy is enough on Switch 2 with GameShare.
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- Switch 2
- Switch
- 2
On PC each local player needs a controller.
- 2
Quick facts
- Developer
- Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks
- Publisher
- Dotemu
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
- Released
- 9 Oct 2025 on PC, PS5, PS4 and Switch
- 25 Mar 2026 on Xbox Series X|S
- 17 Sep 2026 on Switch 2
- 5 Nov 2026 on iPhone and iPad and Android
- Controllers
- Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
- Languages
- Text in 12 languages, voices in English
In these lists
Answers
- Can you play Absolum on one screen?
- Yes, on a shared screen rather than split-screen. Shared-screen co-op for up to 2 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
- One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5
- How many players can play Absolum together?
- Shared-screen co-op for up to 2 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Online co-op for up to 2 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
- Is Absolum crossplay?
- Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Cross-play across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch arrived in a May 2026 update; it was missing at launch.
- One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
- Do you need two copies of Absolum?
- On one screen, one copy is enough. Switch 2 owners can share it with GameShare.
- One of 1,371 co-op games where one copy is enough
- Can you play the Absolum story together?
- Yes: the main campaign is playable together on one screen and online.
- What platforms is Absolum on?
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
- One of 290 co-op games on PS5
- Does Absolum work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Absolum free?
- No, it's a paid game. It's included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
- Is Absolum on Game Pass?
- Yes: included with PC Game Pass and Game Pass on Xbox.
- One of 150 PC Game Pass multiplayer games
