Absolum is an original roguelite beat ’em up from Dotemu and Guard Crush, with art and animation by Supamonks, and this is its physical Nintendo Switch release from Silver Lining Interactive. You fight through side-scrolling battles in the fantasy world of Talamh as part of a rebellion against the Sun King Azra, and each run changes as you go. It is an action game for one or two players, not a puzzle adventure, and the cover of this North American edition notes that the soundtrack is included.
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What Kind of Game Absolum Is
Nintendo’s official listing describes Absolum as an original roguelite beat ’em up that merges side-scrolling combat with modern roguelite mechanics, and files it under action, adventure, fighting and RPG. Silver Lining Interactive’s store adds that it brings the vibes of the fantasy arcade hits of the past into an immersive adventure, crafted by the team behind modern side-scrolling beat ’em ups.
In practical terms, Absolum is about fighting: combos, enemy crowds and boss battles, with the roguelite structure meaning each attempt builds you up differently and a failed run sends you back to try again. It is not a calm puzzle or exploration game; reflexes and timing decide most encounters.
The World of Talamh and Sun King Azra
The story is set in Talamh, an original fantasy world. According to Nintendo, you join a rebellion against the oppressive regime of the Sun King Azra. Silver Lining’s own announcements describe taking down Azra’s elite guard with a mix of rapid combo chains and spellcasting powers, so magic sits alongside melee in your toolkit.
The gallery shows the hand-drawn look Supamonks brings to Absolum: painted backgrounds, large character sprites and bright spell effects in moody red, teal and violet locations.
Solo or Two-Player Co-op
Absolum supports one or two players on a single Switch and one or two players online, according to Nintendo’s listing, and Silver Lining confirms local and online co-op for two. Nintendo lists online play and save data cloud as Nintendo Switch Online features, so online co-op needs a membership, and a second player locally needs their own controller or Joy-Con.
Playing together suits the genre: beat ’em ups have always been built for a friend on the couch, and the roguelite runs give a pair of players something new to coordinate each time.
Edition, Languages and Rating
The copy we sell is the North American Nintendo Switch edition: the ESRB E10+ rating is printed on the box, and the cover banner reads Includes Soundtrack in English and French. Silver Lining describes the soundtrack included with the standard edition as a digital soundtrack. In Europe the game is rated PEGI 12 for violence and bad language.
Nintendo lists Absolum’s text in Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean and Chinese; there is no Arabic. The eShop version released on 9 October 2025 with a 2.6 GB download. Nintendo says Switch software from other regions works on Switch consoles, though it recommends region-matched games and excludes mainland China.
Who This Is Not For
Absolum is not for players looking for a relaxing puzzle or story game; it is a combat-heavy action roguelite where losing a run is part of the loop, and that repetition will frustrate some players. Online co-op requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership, there is no Arabic text, and the E10+ / PEGI 12 rating reflects fantasy violence. Owners of a Nintendo Switch 2 should also know that Silver Lining sells a separate Switch 2 physical edition; this cartridge is the original Nintendo Switch version.
Buy Absolum in the UAE
Totot sells Absolum for Nintendo Switch new and sealed, covered by a 1-year warranty from Totot. Delivery reaches every emirate in up to 3 business days, free for orders of AED 300 and above. Return a defective or non-matching copy within 14 days, and report any damage from shipping within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Game: Absolum
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (game card)
- Edition: North American edition, ESRB E10+, soundtrack included (digital, per Silver Lining)
- Developers: Dotemu, Guard Crush, Supamonks (art and animation)
- Physical publisher: Silver Lining Interactive
- Genre: Roguelite beat ’em up
- Players: 1–2 on one console; 1–2 online (Nintendo Switch Online)
- Play modes: TV, tabletop and handheld
- Text languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese
- Age rating: ESRB E10+ (box); PEGI 12 in Europe
- Release (eShop): 9 October 2025
- Download size (eShop): 2.6 GB
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Genre, setting, players, languages and ratings come from Nintendo’s official listing; physical edition details come from Silver Lining Interactive’s official store and the box itself. Full details are published on the official Nintendo listing.
FAQ
Is Absolum a puzzle game?
No. Nintendo describes Absolum as an original roguelite beat ’em up with side-scrolling combat.
Can two people play Absolum together?
Yes. Nintendo lists 1–2 players on one console and 1–2 players online.
Does online co-op need Nintendo Switch Online?
Yes. Nintendo lists online play as a Nintendo Switch Online feature.
Is the soundtrack included?
Yes. The box states Includes Soundtrack, and Silver Lining describes it as a digital soundtrack.
Does Absolum support Arabic?
No. Arabic is not in Nintendo’s language list.
Is this the Switch 2 Edition?
No. This is the original Nintendo Switch cartridge; Silver Lining sells the Switch 2 physical edition separately.
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