Absolum

Absolum is a side-scrolling beat ’em up with roguelite elements, set in the original fantasy world of Talamh. You lead an uprising against Sun King Azra, either alone or with a friend in local or online co-op, using combos, spells and timed counters to fight his forces. Multiple paths and unpredictable encounters make each run different.

The uprising in Talamh

A magical cataclysm caused by ambitious wizards shattered Talamh and left common folk distrustful of magic. Sun King Azra used the panic to enslave wizards through his Crimson Order and install loyal princes as rulers of the conquered realms. As his forces seize more land, the high enchantress Uchawi and a small band of rebels wield forbidden magic to challenge his regime and absolute magical power.

Four outcast heroes take part in the quest to overthrow Azra:

• Galandra: From the shadows of Yeldrim, she fights with a colossal sword and destructive necromantic powers. Her calm manner barely conceals her anger.
• Karl: The last free dwarf of Talamh, he uses an ancestral blunderbuss and his fists in close-range brawls and explosive attacks. His strength and quick thinking make up for his limited reach at mid-range.
• Brome: A wizard prodigy seeking to preserve the future generations of his people.
• Cider: A nimble, enigmatic skirmisher searching for answers among the scattered fragments of their own soul.

Combat and co-op

You take on Azra’s elite guard with rapid combo chains and spellcasting. Magical counters and rare items can turn a fight in your favor, while a combat system built around skill and timing calls for new strategies on each run. In co-op, you and a friend can combine elemental powers and synchronize attacks into chained combos.

Paths and places

Explore multiple routes through Talamh, including the mines of Grandery and the forests of Jaroba. Secrets, stories, betrayals and unpredictable encounters await across the world, with a different experience on each run.

Music

The soundtrack is composed by Gareth Coker, with collaborations from Yuka Kitamura, Mick Gordon and others.