Absolver

Overview
Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.
SteamMostly Positive (74%)
7,367 Steam user reviewsMetacritic75/100
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About the game
- Developer
- Sloclap
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Released
- Aug 29, 2017
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- Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.
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The Absolver: Deluxe Edition includes the official soundtrack from Austin Wintory and The Art of Absolver 52-page digital artbook.
Absolver: Downfall Expansion
Absolver: Downfall is a new, free expansion for the online melee brawler that brings a new game mode, new combat style, new school challenges, and a fistful of new gear for Prospects and Absolvers.
Downfall Mode: Absolvers will face their toughest challenge yet as they battle through the new Adalian Mines as a solo warrior or in online cooperative play. Each run through the procedurally sequenced mines and temples offers a unique path through a variety of challenges against upgraded enemy combatants and three intense boss fights.
Faejin Combat Style: The nw Faejin Combat Style blends defense and offense with percussive strikes and fluid power. The new approach is a complex style for experienced Absolvers, featuring shifting defensive abilities and two dozen attacks for bare hands, wargloves, and armed combat.
School Challenges: Absolvers who have reached the Disciple rank in a school can participate in School challenges, by using their school’s decks and powers in 1v1 Combat Trials. All wins representing one’s school count in the School challenges, with individual and collective performances of the schools bringing fresh rewards every three weeks, at the end of the season.
About the GameIn the ruins of the fallen Adal Empire, you awaken with a mysterious mask on your face, and faint recollections of an esoteric ceremony. Freeing you from hunger, thirst, and even death, the mask is the creation of the Guides, the rulers of these lands, who have placed you here to determine whether you are worthy of becoming part of the elite corps of Absolvers. As you wander these forsaken lands, encountering other Prospects like you, you will learn new combat styles, acquire weapons, gear and armor, and build a team of warriors with whom to fight side by side in Arenas of combat.
Please visit the official Absolver FAQ on the Steam discussion board for more information:
Fluid Real-Time Combat: Position yourself in one of four tactical stances during real-time battles and execute devastating attacks, dodges, and parries. Movement becomes your weapon as you engage in solo duels or intense multiplayer melee battles.
Customizable Style and Flow: Players will define their character’s playstyle by picking a combat style, a weapon of choice, and arranging attacks in their Combat Deck to design their unique and personal attack flow.
Online Multiplayer Action and Narrative: Prospects and Absolvers will seamlessly encounter others in the world, generating unique stories that emerge through player interaction and choices. These moments are filled with tension as intentions to battle or befriend are never clear: trust is always a leap of faith. Encounters will have lasting consequences and transform into meaningful relationships as you make friends or enemies and find mentors or disciples.
PvP and PvE: Explore a rich and dynamic world including dedicated PvP battle arenas where champions will receive spoils of victory and progress in the ranks of the Absolvers, and PvE areas in which players cooperatively battle to retrieve rare loot and equipment from the ruins of Adal.
ABSOLVER CONTENT UPDATES
The development team at Sloclap is dedicated to improving and expanding Absolver based on community feedback once the game is live. In the coming weeks and months, Prospects can expect regular updates to the game to fix any issues that appear, as well as both minor and major content updates. These updates already include 3v3 Game Mode and a Spectator Mode soon after launch, but many more updates can be expected, from new combat styles and moves to new powers and equipment. Please follow updates here and on or @Absolver on Twitter for the latest.
- Developer
- Sloclap
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Released
- Aug 29, 2017
Ratings & review sources
SteamMostly Positive (74%)
7,367 Steam user reviewsMetacritic75/100
System requirements
Features, requirements and screenshots describe the Steam PC version. Other stores and editions may differ.
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8/8.1/10 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-950 (4 * 3000) or equivalent / AMD Phenom II X4 965 (4 * 3400) or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 480 (1536 MB) / Radeon HD 7850 (2048 MB)
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Gamepad strongly recommended.
Recommended
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8/8.1/10 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K (4*3400) or equivalent / AMD FX-8320 (8 * 3500) or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 (4096 MB) / Radeon R9 380 (2048 MB) or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Gamepad strongly recommended.
macOS — not supported
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Features & game information
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Play modes
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- Online PvP
- Online Co-op
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Remote Play on TV
- Family Sharing
Other features
- PvP
- Co-op
Controller & mod support
- Controller support
- full
- Mod support
- Not specified
Game details
- Genres
- Action
- Adventure
- Indie
- Developer
- Sloclap
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Released
- Aug 29, 2017
- Content type
- game
- Operating systems
- windows
- Achievements
- 22
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Community tag votes
- Fighting288
- Martial Arts259
- Action241
- Multiplayer201
- PvP197
- Open World182
- Adventure172
- Indie141
- PvE136
- Online Co-Op128
- RPG122
- Character Customization107
- Difficult86
- Co-op84
- Swordplay82
- Singleplayer81
- MMORPG67
- Massively Multiplayer62
- Atmospheric54
- Souls-like54
Languages & audio
- English*
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
*languages with full audio support
Related editions & add-ons
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Sources, updates & publisher notice
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- Steam Spy Oct 13, 2026 09:03 UTC
- Steam Store Oct 13, 2026 09:03 UTC
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