Absolum is on mobile, but your Steam or console save stays behind

Absolum launched on iOS and Android on November 5, with Playdigious publishing the mobile adaptation. The game combines side-scrolling beat ’em up combat with roguelite progression: repeated runs give players new ways to build their heroes and challenge Sun King Azra’s forces in Talamh.

Four heroes offer different fighting styles. You can play alone or join another player in two-player online co-op, combining elemental abilities and attacks. The mobile edition has a redesigned interface, touch controls and controller support rather than relying solely on the original console layout.

The important catch for returning players is ownership. Buying Absolum on Steam or console does not include the mobile version, and those saves cannot be transferred to it. Playdigious confirms both restrictions in its support documentation, so this is a separate start rather than a way to continue an existing Steam campaign on a phone.

Android’s PC option is different: the Google Play Games program supports playing that mobile edition on PC with the same account and shared progression. Cloud saves also work between devices within Android or within iOS. These features should not be confused with transferring a Steam or console purchase. The game is now listed for purchase on both mobile stores; local prices and device compatibility vary.