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- Absolum
Absolum
Two rebels fight through a fantasy kingdom in repeated brawling runs, combining magic and close combat.
Online and local co-op for 2 players, with crossplay.
- 2 online
- 2 on one screen
- Crossplay
Where to buy
Playing together
- Online co-op2 players
- Local co-op2 playersScreen type not confirmed
- YesPC, PlayStation, Xbox, SwitchFriends on different platforms, such as PC and PlayStation, can play together.
- Not confirmedA friend can join or leave while you are already playing, without starting over.
- Not confirmedFriends play free with a Friend's Pass or similar.
- Steam DeckPlayableValve's own rating
About the game
You fight the Sun King’s forces across Talamh, a kingdom where magic has become a reason for persecution. Each hero has a different fighting style, with normal attacks, spells and timed counters to learn. Runs take you through branching routes, enemy groups and bosses. You find temporary powers along the way and return to a safe hub after defeat, where lasting upgrades help prepare your next attempt.
You can bring one friend online or play together on one device. Combining elemental powers and following up each other’s attacks gives the pair more ways to control a fight. The challenge comes from learning enemy attacks and making useful combinations from the powers you find. Expect repeated visits to familiar places, with new paths and character upgrades giving those returns a purpose.
How it feels
Kind of game
You play on the same side through shared levels, matches, missions or jobs. Progress comes from combining your actions toward the same objective.
- At its heart
- Now and then
- Calm and coziness
- Story
- Time to hang out
- Exploring
- Sessions
- Repeatable runs
- About
- Fantasy adventure
Rated on our own feel scale. 4 sources back these ratings.
Screenshots
From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.
If you liked Absolum
You will probably enjoy these too. Each one says why.
Ember Knights
Why it scores 97%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- About
- Fantasy adventure
- Core to both
- Fighting
- Notable in both
- Working in sync, Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better, Unlocks and progress
- Sessions
- Repeatable runs
- Co-op
- Online and local co-op
How Ember Knights differs
- Fits a bigger group than Absolum
- 4 online
- 4 shared-screen
- Crossplay
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both are about a fantasy adventure. Both have a lot of fighting side by side.
But fits a bigger group than Absolum.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Why it scores 93%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- About
- Fantasy adventure
- Core to both
- Fighting
- Notable in both
- Working in sync, Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better, Unlocks and progress
- Sessions
- Repeatable runs
- Co-op
- Online co-op
- Online
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both play in runs or missions you repeat. Both are about a fantasy adventure.
No big difference from Absolum.
Fellowship
Why it scores 91%
What they share
- Kind of game
- Shared team objectives
- About
- Fantasy adventure
- Core to both
- Fighting
- Notable in both
- Working in sync, Tension and danger, Planning ahead, Getting better, Unlocks and progress
- Sessions
- Repeatable runs
- Co-op
- Online co-op
How Fellowship differs
- Fits a bigger group than Absolum
- Early access
- 4 online
Both give your team shared objectives to work through together. Both are about a fantasy adventure. Both have a lot of fighting side by side.
But fits a bigger group than Absolum.
All co-op facts
Last checked 24 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.
Co-op
- Fewest players online
- Not confirmed
- Split or shared screen
- Not confirmed
- Separate-device co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on separate devices
- Not confirmed
- Free base co-op
- No
The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
- 4789
- Confirmed free setups
- Does not apply
- Friends can join mid-game
- Not confirmed
- Only one of you needs to buy it
- Not confirmed
- Voice chat by distance
- Not confirmed
Platforms
Genres
Sources
13 pages
dotemu.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Genres, About, Kind of game, Working in sync.
- Genres: Maker describes a roguelite action adventure built around brawling.
- About: Magic, rebels and an occupied fantasy kingdom define the premise.
- Kind of game: A friend joins the same fights and combines elemental attacks.
- Working in sync: Maker describes combining elemental powers and synchronizing attacks.
dotemu.comOfficial news, read 24 October 2026
Backs Release status, Release date, Sessions, Unlocks and progress.
- Release status: Launch announcement dated 2025-10-09 confirms release.
- Release date: First release on PC, Switch, PS4 and PS5 was 2025-10-09.
- Sessions: The maker describes repeated runs with branching paths and lasting upgrades.
- Unlocks and progress: Items, quests and permanent fighter upgrades unlock between runs.
arcsystemworks.jpOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Most players online, Most players on one screen.
- Online co-op: Regional publisher describes online cooperative play.
- Local co-op: Regional publisher describes offline cooperative play.
- Most players online: Its product table lists one to two players alongside both modes.
- Most players on one screen: Its product table lists one to two players alongside both modes.
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam app ID, Platforms, Online co-op, Local co-op, Free base co-op.
- Steam app ID: Exact game product is app 1904480.
- Platforms: Current PC requirements specify Windows.
- Online co-op: Publisher describes teaming up online.
- Local co-op: Publisher describes teaming up on one device.
- Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Release date.
- Platforms: Steam lists a Windows build. The store requirements agree.
- Release date: Steam's release date agrees with the maker's launch announcement.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Playable on Steam Deck.
store.playstation.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: Current product sells PS4 and PS5 versions.
- Most players online: Lists support for two online players.
- Most players on one screen: Lists one to two players.
- Free base co-op: The checked PlayStation full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
xbox.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: Current product lists PC and Xbox Series X|S.
- Most players online: Online co-op capability is two players.
- Most players on one screen: Local co-op capability is two players.
- Free base co-op: The checked Xbox full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
nintendo.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: Switch version is specifically marked supported on Switch 2. This includes compatible playback.
- Most players online: Online mode lists one to two players.
- Most players on one screen: Single-system mode lists one to two players.
- Free base co-op: The checked Nintendo full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
steamcommunity.comOfficial news, read 24 October 2026
Backs Crossplay, Crossplay between.
- Crossplay: Maker announcement dated 2026-05-12 confirms implemented cross-platform cooperation.
- Crossplay between: Announcement names Steam PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Listed console models are checked against their current products. This does not confirm whether Switch 2 belongs to the same crossplay group.
nintendolife.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Tension and danger, Calm and coziness, Story, Exploring, Fighting, Getting better, Planning ahead.
- Tension and danger: Nintendo Life review dated 2025-10-09 describes recurring enemy danger and challenging bosses.
- Calm and coziness: The review describes a safe hub between failed combat runs.
- Story: Brief dialogue and narration support the rebellion, while fighting leads play.
- Exploring: Branching routes, hidden areas and subquests reward small detours.
- Fighting: Fighting groups and bosses fills the runs.
- Getting better: Timed dodges, clashes and character moves improve through repeated attempts.
- Planning ahead: Rituals and trinkets combine into different builds during a run.
pcgamer.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Working in sync, Time to hang out.
- Working in sync: PC Gamer review dated 2025-10-09 describes two players extending each other’s juggling combos.
- Time to hang out: The review describes sustained fights, timed dodges and shared combos. Task-focused conversation fits level one rather than an unrelated-chat hangout.
wikidata.orgWikidata, read 24 October 2026
Backs Wikidata item.
- Wikidata item: Item identifies the 2025 game and Steam app 1904480.