Games like Absolum
If you like Absolum (beat 'em up, roguelite and co-op), these 10 games are similar in what you do and how you play. They go from most to least similar.
Risk of Rain 2
- In common: action and co-op
- Difference: less story
If you have an hour and some energy, especially with friends: every run ends in an explosion of items and effects.
Hades II
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less co-op
When you have energy and 30-45 minutes: a full attempt fits in one session and you always return to camp with something new.
Gunfire Reborn
- In common: action and co-op
- Difference: less story
When you have an hour or a bit more: each run lasts between 45 and 90 minutes, solo or with up to three friends online.
Hades
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less co-op
An attempt lasts between 20 and 40 minutes and you always return home with something: upgrades, new dialogue or story progress.
ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less co-op
When you fancy dishing out blows without overthinking it: Cubed3 reckons the story takes around 14 hours, and there are extra missions.
Torchlight II
- In common: co-op and action
- Difference: longer sessions
When you want to unwind by smashing monsters and upgrading your gear, solo or in online co-op with friends.
Rogue Legacy
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less co-op
When you want each attempt to be worth it: the gold you gather buys permanent upgrades for the next heir.
Monster Hunter: World
- In common: action and co-op
- Difference: longer sessions
When you have energy and an hour or more: a hunt lasts about 20-40 minutes and always leaves materials to upgrade your gear.
Roboquest
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less story
When you want an intense run of about thirty minutes where every attempt turns out differently.
Dead Cells
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less co-op
When you have energy and fancy fluid, demanding combat. A good run can take less than an hour.
How we pick them
We compare the tags the Steam community gives each game with our own classification: what you do (action, story, building…), the difficulty, how long sessions last and whether you play alone or with others. Nobody pays to appear.
About Absolum
A side-scrolling roguelite beat 'em up: you advance across a map with branching paths, earn magic powers by clearing rooms and, between runs, buy permanent upgrades. You start with two of its four heroes.
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