Players are sinking deep into the core loop, with 329 out of 400 sampled users clocking in over 10 hours of playtime. While the overall Steam history sits at 85% positive, recent post-release feedback shows a slight dip to 78% positive as the community navigates technical hurdles.
What it's about: Choisissez votre équipement, frayez-vous un chemin parmi les créatures mutantes d'une civilisation engloutie et domptez des pouvoirs surnaturels dans Abyssus, un FPS en coop (1 à 4 joueurs) au rythme endiablé doublé d'un roguelite brinepunk offrant une aventure palpitante.
In-game
« this game has the sauce. with more time to cook, i have no doubt it will reach great heights. as it stands, i think the $20 price tag is 100% worth it. »👍 anonymous review · 25 h played6421« fun,just like roboquest,but with a bit of sea and salt »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played4211« If you like Gunfire Reborn, you'll like this game. Could use more stuff to unlock, but overall fun and entertaining! »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played2« Okay it's incredibly polished, the roguelike elements are great, the game runs flawlessly and looks fantastic even though it's like 3gb, I cannot say enough good things about it. »👍 anonymous review · 21 h played31« - take DOOM - make it 4 player co-op roguelike - add a huge perk tree - add optional, fun modifiers to runs that you can change whenever you want - add crazy upgrades during runs that all feel impactful ... and you have this game 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 67 h played211« Roboquest with doom movement. Great boss design, engaging gameplay loop, and very cool theme of brinepunk. A great addition to the list of great rougelike gems. »👍 anonymous review · 52 h played21
« tu finis le jeu en 1 run les boss sont guez. reçu gratuit (encore heureux) perdez pas votre temps et argent. »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Please, patch the game . . . In multiplayer it is full of frustrating bugs that make it unplayable on higher difficulties. The game is good, but the NUMEROUS bugs completely ruin the fun. »👎 anonymous review · 43 h played« Certains boss (niveau des crapauds) ne sont CLAIREMENT PAS équilibré »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« Going all the way! update: keeps on crashing for no reason »👎 anonymous review · 24 h played« le début est vraiment nul ... à voir si ça s'améliore en avançant, c'est quand même un roguelike »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Thanks for making game that is good and for the price that is affordable. What more can i say. Well Done. »👍 anonymous review · 247 h played11
In players' words
« this game has the sauce. with more time to cook, i have no doubt it will reach great heights. as it stands, i think the $20 price tag is 100% worth it. »👍 anonymous review · 25 h played6421« tu finis le jeu en 1 run les boss sont guez. reçu gratuit (encore heureux) perdez pas votre temps et argent. »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« fun,just like roboquest,but with a bit of sea and salt »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played4211« Please, patch the game . . . In multiplayer it is full of frustrating bugs that make it unplayable on higher difficulties. The game is good, but the NUMEROUS bugs completely ruin the fun. »👎 anonymous review · 43 h played« If you like Gunfire Reborn, you'll like this game. Could use more stuff to unlock, but overall fun and entertaining! »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played2« Certains boss (niveau des crapauds) ne sont CLAIREMENT PAS équilibré »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« Okay it's incredibly polished, the roguelike elements are great, the game runs flawlessly and looks fantastic even though it's like 3gb, I cannot say enough good things about it. »👍 anonymous review · 21 h played31« Going all the way! update: keeps on crashing for no reason »👎 anonymous review · 24 h played« - take DOOM - make it 4 player co-op roguelike - add a huge perk tree - add optional, fun modifiers to runs that you can change whenever you want - add crazy upgrades during runs that all feel impactful ... and you have this game 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 67 h played211« le début est vraiment nul ... à voir si ça s'améliore en avançant, c'est quand même un roguelike »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Roboquest with doom movement. Great boss design, engaging gameplay loop, and very cool theme of brinepunk. A great addition to the list of great rougelike gems. »👍 anonymous review · 52 h played21« Thanks for making game that is good and for the price that is affordable. What more can i say. Well Done. »👍 anonymous review · 247 h played11
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
81 % pos · n=130
Content / longevity
52 % pos · n=67
Multiplayer
61 % pos · n=28
Stability / bugs
13 % pos · n=23
Performance
45 % pos · n=11
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=11
Value for money
67 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
130
105
9
16
Content / longevity
67
35
10
22
Multiplayer
28
17
1
10
Stability / bugs
23
3
2
18
Performance
11
5
1
5
Graphics / art
11
11
0
0
Value for money
6
4
1
1
Story / writing
4
4
0
0
Audio / music
4
4
0
0
Interface / UX
4
0
0
4
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 25 h on median; those who dislike it: 17 h.
<2h
8 % (n=13)
2-10h
74 % (n=58)
10-25h
82 % (n=144)
>25h
81 % (n=185)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-10 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 12, 2025 · All-time low: €14.99 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,4 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 119 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23,5 % of players.
Combat mechanics drive the engagement with 105 positive mentions out of 130.
Visual direction is universally praised, garnering 11 positive mentions out of 11.
Long-term retention is strong, with 81% of players who have spent over 25 hours in-game reporting positive experiences.
Cooperative play is a highlight for many, securing 17 positive mentions out of 28.
Weaknesses
Technical stability is a primary friction point, resulting in 18 negative mentions out of 23 regarding bugs.
Content depth leaves some players wanting more, reflected by 22 negative mentions out of 67.
User interface design is currently a point of frustration, with 4 negative mentions out of 4.
Who is it for?
Fans of roguelite action who prioritize satisfying gameplay loops over technical polish will find the most value here. It is particularly well-suited for those looking for a cooperative adventure to tackle with friends.
Is Abyssus worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 85% of 5,159 Steam reviews are positive (player score 77/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics drive the engagement. Current price: 14,99€ (40% off).
Verdict
Abyssus delivers a compelling, visually striking experience that keeps players occupied for dozens of hours. While it currently suffers from early-stage bugs and interface limitations, the foundation remains highly addictive for the action-oriented crowd.
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