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Absolum's first update dares you to unravel the threads of fate, introducing rule modifiers, corrupted biomes and improved mounts into 2025's best beat 'em up

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Genres · adventure, fighting, indie, rpg
Release · Oct 9, 2025
Developer · DotEmu
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