Abyssus

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Abyssus is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by DoubleMoose Games and was released on August 12, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Abyssus is a fast-paced action roguelite that blends single-player and co-op multiplayer, where you and friends explore gorgeous, hand-crafted underwater levels. Harness brine-powered weapons, ancient tech, and divine blessings to survive relentless battles against corrupted foes in a vivid, atmospheric world. Despite its bugs and grinding, the game offers hilarious moments, fantastic gameplay, and high replayability.

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gameplay178 positive mentions

grinding50 negative mentions

Fast-paced and fluid gameplay with satisfying gunplay.
Unique brinepunk aesthetic and engaging atmosphere.
Great co-op experience with friends, enhancing the fun factor.

Repetitive level design with limited enemy and boss variety.
Balance issues with certain weapons and abilities making some builds overpowered.
Frequent bugs and crashes, particularly in multiplayer mode.

gameplay
432 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is characterized by fast-paced, fluid mechanics and a satisfying core loop that encourages exploration and experimentation with various weapon and ability combinations. While many players appreciate the engaging boss mechanics and unique weapon designs, some criticize the repetitiveness of the gameplay loop and the lack of depth in certain mechanics, leading to a mixed reception regarding long-term replayability. Overall, the game offers a solid roguelite experience, though it could benefit from additional content and polish to enhance its appeal.
- “Controls feel solid and the gameplay loop is well thought out.”
- “Gameplay loop is fun and doesn't feel repetitive, and the weapons feel unique and have cool abilities.”
- “The gameplay loop is incredibly fun, the weapons and equipment all have enough depth that even your early-game equipment can stay on par with the late-game gear you unlock, and the visuals are bloody brilliant.”
- “The gameplay loop feels boring and repetitive.”
- “The gameplay loop quickly becomes repetitive, and once you figure out the best boons, you’ll basically win every run without much challenge.”
- “The gameplay is far too minimal for my liking.”
graphics
252 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received a generally positive reception, with many players praising the unique "brinepunk" aesthetic and vibrant art style that effectively creates an immersive underwater atmosphere. While some reviews noted that the graphics are not cutting-edge, they are considered visually appealing and well-executed, contributing to the overall charm and enjoyment of the gameplay. Performance is also highlighted as smooth, with minor issues reported, making the visuals a standout feature of the game.
- “The art style is vibrant, detailed, and creates a compelling underwater atmosphere that is distinct from the typical fantasy or sci-fi settings.”
- “The brinepunk aesthetic is striking, and the lighting does a good job of setting the mood.”
- “The visuals, environments, and lore of this fallen deep-sea empire create a dark yet beautiful atmosphere that’s instantly memorable.”
- “But the graphics look a bit dated for a 2025 game.”
- “Performance is horrible for the pretty mediocre visuals.”
- “Graphics that would embarrass a mobile game from 2015, and audio design that sounds like someone recorded everything through a McDonald's drive-thru speaker during a tornado.”
replayability
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its potential through varied builds, difficulty modifiers, and co-op play, while others criticize its repetitive content and limited maps, leading to a sense of stagnation after a few hours. Many agree that while the core gameplay is engaging and offers fun runs, the overall depth and variety may not sustain long-term interest without additional content. Overall, the game shows promise for replayability, but its current state leaves room for improvement.
- “The gunplay is snappy, the abilities are really fun and cool, and the replay value is incredibly high.”
- “Great game with plenty of replayability and different builds for a good price.”
- “Outstanding shooter-roguelike with loads of replayability.”
- “Buggy achievements and unlocks and a serious lack of replayability, which is rare for rogue-lites.”
- “Due to the repetitive bosses and enemies, it also has limited replay value.”
- “I do not think there is an 'infinite amount of replayability' in this game like some other roguelites have.”
story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as minimal and unremarkable, often overshadowed by its gameplay mechanics and level design. While some players appreciate the environmental storytelling and background lore, many find the narrative lacking depth and relevance, with repetitive missions and a focus on action over plot. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary element, appealing primarily to those who enjoy the genre's shooting mechanics rather than a rich narrative experience.
- “Short story: you are part of a team of deep-sea explorers sent into the ruins of a sunken ancient civilization to extract brine, a rare power source found in the abyss.”
- “I beat the main story with my best friend after 11 hours, and I must admit this game has some of my favorite background lore and one of my all-time favorite stories.”
- “The game excels in creating a sense of mystery and suspense, with subtle environmental storytelling that hints at the world’s tragic past and the forces at play beneath the surface.”
- “The story is also incredibly dull.”
- “The story of the game is not really that relevant, typical to the genre.”
- “The story isn't straightforward or hard-pushed.”
atmosphere
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Abyssus" is widely praised for its immersive and distinct brinepunk aesthetic, combining eerie underwater environments with vibrant art and sound design that enhances the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a compelling and atmospheric world, drawing players into its dark, mysterious setting filled with unique enemies and intricate level designs. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and replayability.
- “The environments are gorgeous and create a distinct atmosphere in each area, also reflected by the enemies you encounter.”
- “The brinepunk atmosphere is gorgeous and eerie, the gunplay is fast and satisfying, and every run feels fresh thanks to clever upgrades and meaningful choices.”
- “The visuals, environments, and lore of this fallen deep-sea empire create a dark yet beautiful atmosphere that’s instantly memorable.”
- “There's so much to like about this game -- the eerie underwater tomb atmosphere, the creative enemy and boss designs, the tight gunplay -- but I've rarely seen a better game get in its own way as much as this one.”
- “The audio supported the atmosphere, but I couldn’t hum a single track after playing.”
- “It is so clearly not a hole but a randomly placed minor light source for atmosphere.”
optimization
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing severe performance issues, particularly in multiplayer and specific zones, leading to stuttering and frame rate drops. However, others report solid performance on high-end systems, praising the game's smoothness and efficiency. Overall, while there are notable optimization challenges, particularly for lower-end rigs, recent updates have improved stability for many players.
- “Optimization is rock solid.”
- “The game runs smoothly, stable, and efficiently.”
- “This game is very well optimized.”
- “The worst part is the game's performance running it on a PC built with the newest specs of the start of 2025, and it's hard to run a steady 120-144 fps, which especially on shooters is just way more responsive and fluid play.”
- “This game has so many optimization issues it's not funny.”
- “Unfortunately, I don't think it is quite optimized enough yet.”
music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its atmospheric qualities and ability to enhance the overall experience, particularly in cooperative play. While some find the soundtrack captivating and immersive, others note a lack of variety and memorable tracks, suggesting that additional songs could elevate the gameplay further. Overall, the music complements the game's unique "brinepunk" aesthetic, but players desire more content to keep it fresh and engaging.
- “The music can literally cause you to go into a trance if you just sit back and listen to it.”
- “The atmosphere and music also add a lot of immersion and adrenaline.”
- “The art direction is gorgeous, the soundtrack is fantastic, the weapons are extremely unique, the enemies are fun and engaging, the bosses are complex and can be somewhat difficult.”
- “Music: pretty boring and forgettable for a fast-paced arena shooter.”
- “Story and music are forgettable.”
- “Also, the music hasn't really caught my ear, so I think a pinch more music could elevate this game further.”
grinding
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and lacking meaningful rewards, especially in the endgame. While some enjoy the multiplayer experience and the challenge of grinding for achievements, others feel that the repetitive nature of gameplay and the slow progression detracts from overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as grindy, with a divide between those who find it fun and engaging versus those who see it as a chore.
- “So if you like synergizing wild builds and trying them out and seeing how far they go, combined with a grindy game but not too grindy, it's a fun indie game that looks great.”
- “The 'endgame,' such as it is, is pretty meaningless and empty, slowly grinding to higher difficulties without any actual payoff.”
- “It doesn’t feel rewarding, just tedious.”
- “Not only do you fight the same bosses nearly every time, but playing the same levels which are only ever so slightly changed gets quite tedious after some time.”
stability
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting desync issues in multiplayer, frequent crashes, and various bugs that disrupt gameplay. While the game boasts impressive graphics and enjoyable mechanics, the overall experience is marred by glitches and performance dips, leading to frustration during critical moments, especially in boss fights. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the game's potential and the developers' efforts to improve it, though many feel it still requires substantial polish to reach its full potential.
- “The good: the game looks great, runs great, has wonderful sound design, and an interesting aesthetic.”
- “This game is fun, looks great, runs great.”
- “Runs great, like the pace a lot, it's like Witchfire with co-op.”
- “It's a really fun game with a lot of promise; but the constant glitches, desync issues, and the game crashing so often you can't even finish a run half the time makes this game not worth the purchase.”
- “Absolute buggy mess that gets old after one run, feels like early access but somehow isn't. The devs are incompetent and thought a task where everyone has to stand on a tiny little square while projectiles that do 200 damage are coming from all sides for like 40 seconds was a good idea.”
- “This game is pretty buggy though and doesn't completely feel like a full game release at this time.”
humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is frequently highlighted as a strong point, with players enjoying its quirky elements, such as goofy enemies and amusing bugs. Many find the comedic aspects, like funny interactions and unexpected gameplay moments, to enhance the overall experience, despite some technical issues. Overall, the game is described as fun and funny, contributing to its charm and replayability.
- “Every run is just 'haha funny fish go boom'.”
- “Well there you fight all manner of arcane abominations, strange machines, and funny frogs.”
- “Great gun-feel, fast-paced fun encounters, creative designs and aesthetics, cool (and humorous) unlockables and secrets, and there's an emote to sing a sailor tune (and if your friends hit it, they'll join along in harmony).”
- “This game has so many optimization issues, it's not funny.”
- “The jokes in this game fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected humor, but instead, I got cringeworthy attempts at comedy.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of pay-to-win mechanics and microtransactions, as all content is unlockable through gameplay. Current DLC offerings are primarily cosmetic, seen as a way to support the developers rather than essential for enjoyment. However, some players express a desire for improvements in gameplay mechanics and content before any potential monetization expansions.
- “So far, the monetization model is very good. The current DLC is cosmetic, and picking up the DLC is more of a sign of support for the devs and the game than something you need to enjoy the game.”
- “Multiplayer is fun and seamless; everything is unlocked through challenges instead of microtransactions like the good old days.”
- “There are no in-app purchases, and everything is unlockable.”
- “Don't screw it up by adding 'not a pay to win mechanic' microtransactions.”
- “I wish devs will not focus on in-game purchases or skins and fix all issues first, so I can at least play the game.”
- “I've played mobile ads with more depth and engagement.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express mixed emotions about the game, highlighting a sense of attachment to certain elements, like the "emotional support weapon," but also frustration with its bugs, balance issues, and a lack of depth in the story. The absence of long-term goals contributes to a feeling of disappointment, as many feel they exhaust the game's emotional offerings too quickly.
- “I picked up an anchor thinking it was for decoration; now it’s my emotional support weapon.”
- “But after unlocking everything, the lack of long-term goals made me feel like I had seen all it had to offer too soon.”
- “The bugs, balance issues, boring story, and lack of depth make it hard to recommend in its current state.”
- “The emotional moments feel forced and fail to resonate with the player.”
- “I expected a deep emotional experience, but instead, I was left feeling disconnected and unengaged.”