Underplayed Gems

Absolver (2017)

Absolver cover
Developer
Sloclap
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 14,804 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn, methodical combat dance where every strike and parry feels deliberate and punishing, set in a lonely, atmospheric world.

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What players say

Players praise the one-of-a-kind martial arts combat and hand-to-hand deck-building system but agree the multiplayer is all but dead, with progression and content locked behind PvP that lacks players. Longtime fans campaign for a sequel, and reviews caution to buy on deep sale. There is a split on polish: some call it a rough gem, others note persistent bugs and a short campaign.

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