Absolum boldly fuses classic side-scroll beat ’em up action with roguelite systems – combo chains, dodge counters, branching paths, randomized upgrades, and distinct characters in every run.
It’s a “rogue ’em up” in spirit, where each playthrough feels fresh even if the core combat remains firmly grounded in arcade traditions. When you’re craving more of that perfect mix – satisfying melee brawls, build diversity, unpredictable runs. If you’ve finished Absolum and want something similar, here are games that capture the same magic.
Streets of Rage 4
Release Date: April 30, 2020
Genres: Beat ’em up / Action
Dead Cells
Release Date: August 7, 2018
Genres: Rogue-lite / Action-platformer
Moonlighter
Release Date: May 29, 2018
Genres: Action RPG / Rogue-lite
Rogue Legacy 2
Release Date: April 28, 2022
Genres: Rogue-lite / Platformer / Metroidvania
Rotwood
Release Date: April 24, 2024
Genres: Beat ’em up / Roguelike
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise Of The Dragons
Release Date: July 27, 2023
Genres: Beat ’em up
River City Girls Zero
Release Date: February 14, 2022
Genres: Beat ’em up / Action
River City Girls 2
Release Date: December 15, 2022
Genres: Beat ’em up / Action RPG
Rivals of Aether
Release Date: March 28, 2017
Genres: Platform fighter / Fighting
Children of Morta
Release Date: September 3, 2019
Genres: Action RPG / Roguelite
Bastion
Release Date: July 20, 2011
Genres: Action RPG / Action
Transistor
Release Date: May 20, 2014
Genres: Action RPG / Turn-based hybrid