Absolum is out on iOS and Android at $11.99, with online co-op and Android-PC saves
Playdigious's port keeps all four heroes and adds touch controls, pad support and cloud saves. Its own pages list the launch discount as both 25% and 30%.
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Absolum, the roguelite beat 'em up from Dotemu, Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, launched on iOS and Android on November 5, 2026. It is a one-time purchase, published on mobile by Playdigious. The full price is $11.99 or €11.99, and Playdigious's own page lists a launch price of $8.99.
This is the full game rather than a cut-down spin-off. It has all four heroes and two-player online co-op, and Android players can carry their progress over from PC.
What's confirmed
Price and discount. Playdigious's support page says the mobile version costs $11.99 or €11.99, with a 30% discount for the first two weeks. Its game page and GamingonPhone both describe the deal as 25% off, $8.99 instead of $11.99, and $8.99 is in fact 25% off. Pocket Gamer also reported 30%. Check the store price before you buy.
What's in it. You start as Galandra, who fights with a huge sword, or Karl, the last free dwarf of Talamh. Brome and Cider join during your runs. Between runs you keep upgrades, items and permanent progress, which is the roguelite half of the design. The two-player co-op is online.
Mobile changes. Playdigious lists a mobile-only interface with full touch controls, controller support, and Game Center and Google Play Games achievements. Cloud saves sync between Android devices or between iOS devices, but not across the two platforms. On Android, a Google Play Games account carries progress between mobile and PC. Playdigious also lists optimisation for the iPhone 17 range, Pro Max included.
Story and music. Talamh was broken by a magical cataclysm that left people distrustful of magic. Sun King Azra used that fear to enslave wizards through his Crimson Order. You play a group of rebels backed by the high enchantress Uchawi. The soundtrack is by Gareth Coker, known for Ori and Halo Infinite, with guest composers.
Background
According to Gematsu, Absolum first launched on PS5, PS4, Switch and PC on October 9, 2025, followed by Xbox Series X|S on March 25, 2026. A Switch 2 version was due later in 2026. Playdigious announced the mobile port in September, and GamingonPhone calls the game award-winning. Guard Crush and Dotemu also worked on Streets of Rage 4 in 2020, which is why the combat drew so much attention. With Absolum, that team gets an original world of its own, in a genre the 1990s arcades made famous.
My take: what it means for players
I am happy about this port on price alone. Under $9 at launch for a full beat 'em up with online co-op is cheap for a premium mobile game. It is also a straight premium purchase, not a free-to-play game built around timers or paid heroes. It sits in the same space as other premium action ports on phones, like Gunboat God's try-before-you-buy launch, and I would like to see more of them.
My real question is touch controls. Beat 'em ups live on precise timing: juggles, dodges and cancels. The 1990s arcade beat 'em ups gave you a stick and three buttons, and even that took practice. Playdigious says it rebuilt the interface for touch, but I would plug in a controller for anything past the early stages, and I am glad it supports one.
The PC cross-progression for Android is a nice bonus if you already own Absolum on Steam. iPhone players miss out, because cloud saves stay inside the Apple ecosystem.
What we don't know yet
- Discount size and end date. Playdigious's own pages disagree: 25% off ($8.99) on the game page, 30% on the support page. Neither gives an exact end date beyond "the first two weeks".
- Regional prices. We have not checked Malaysian, Singaporean or Philippine store prices.
- Performance targets. No frame rates or minimum devices were published, apart from the iPhone 17 optimisation note.
- Cross-play. Playdigious has not said whether mobile co-op can match with PC or console players.
Quick facts
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Released on mobile | November 5, 2026 (iOS and Android) |
| Price | $11.99 / €11.99, one-time purchase |
| Launch offer | $8.99 (Playdigious game page) |
| Developers | Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, Supamonks |
| Mobile publisher | Playdigious |
| Heroes | Galandra, Karl, Brome, Cider |
| Co-op | Two players, online |
| Cross-progression | Android and PC via Google Play Games |
FAQ
How much is Absolum on iOS and Android?
It costs $11.99 or €11.99. At launch, Playdigious lists it at $8.99, which is 25% off.
Is Absolum free to play on mobile?
No. It is a one-time premium purchase, with no free tier mentioned by Playdigious.
Does Absolum mobile support controllers?
Yes. Playdigious lists controller support alongside the new touch interface.
Can I carry my PC save to Absolum on mobile?
On Android, yes, through the same Google Play Games account. Playdigious lists iOS cloud saves between Apple devices only.
More: Gunboat God's mobile launch.
Sources: Playdigious (game page and support FAQ); Gematsu; Pocket Gamer; GamingonPhone.
