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Abathor

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2024

Should you play it?

Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!

What works

  • Authentic retro pixel art and chiptune soundtrack
  • Four distinct characters with unique abilities
  • Local 4-player co-op with shared lives and resources
  • Long game with over 50 levels and multiple difficulty modes
  • Challenging but fair gameplay with rewarding boss fights

Things to keep in mind

  • No online multiplayer, only local or remote play
  • Save system can be unforgiving, requiring replay of long sections
  • Some levels feel repetitive or have uneven difficulty spikes
  • Limited character customization and minor upgrades
  • Controls and movement can feel stiff or slow to some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Son of a Witch

  • Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

  • Rampage Knights

  • Bloody Trapland 2: Curiosity

  • Lost Castle / 失落城堡

  • Broforce

Less intimate

Games that feels like Abathor but with less focus on close relationships

  • Tiny Barbarian DX

  • Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

  • Super Hydorah

  • Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

  • Insanity's Blade

  • Infernax

More relaxing

Games that feels like Abathor but with a more relaxing feel

  • Moon Hunters

  • 30XX

  • Risk of Rain Returns

  • Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

  • Fury Unleashed

  • Ember Knights

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Abathor: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 17/08/2026