Summary:

The US Steam sale brings Absolum to $14.99. Compare the full game with its free demo, check co-op requirements and see whether its roguelite brawling suits you.

Absolum is $14.99 on US Steam, down 40% from $24.99. The sale lists November 18 as its end date without an exact cutoff time or timezone. This is a paid Windows base-game purchase, with a separate free demo available if you want to try it first.

Why this brawler is worth a look

Dotemu, Guard Crush Games and Supamonks built Absolum around side-scrolling combat and roguelite runs. The publisher describes branching routes, changing encounters and four rebels with different fighting styles. Its fantasy setting, Talamh, is caught under Sun King Azra's rule, with an uprising using the magic his regime seeks to control.

That structure gives it a different rhythm from a brawler you simply clear once. You are choosing routes and adapting to encounters as well as landing attacks. It is a better fit for someone who enjoys repeated attempts than someone seeking only a fixed, linear campaign.

The artwork and animation are also central to its identity. Supamonks' animated fantasy world gives the action a hand-drawn look, while the combat draws on Dotemu and Guard Crush's experience with the genre.

Try the demo and check your co-op setup

Steam supports solo play plus local and online co-op. Controllers are required for local multiplayer, so check your setup before planning a couch session. The free demo is separate from the $14.99 full game; downloading it does not grant the paid edition.

At our check, English-language Steam reviews were Very Positive: 93% of 4,834 reviews recommended the game. Recent reviews were also Very Positive, at 88% of 176.

What the purchase includes

The $14.99 listing is the standalone game. The $9.99 soundtrack and multi-game bundles are optional. Minimum requirements include a 64-bit Windows 10 system, 6 GB RAM and 5 GB of storage; check the complete CPU and graphics specifications on Steam.

The demo is the most useful next step if you are unsure whether the combat and repeat-run structure suit you. A discount only helps if this is a game you want to spend time playing.

Sources and image credit

Image: © 2025 Absolum, developed by Supamonks, Guard Crush and Dotemu, published by Dotemu. Prices and availability can change; confirm your cart before purchasing.