
70
If a chance to see the RPS Roguelike done right appeals, though, Abyssus' synthesis of systems is an enjoyable enough choice. [Issue#415, p.104]
65
Abyssus delivers competent combat and plenty of customization options that can lead to exciting moments, especially in co-op play. However, the repetitive level design and technical issues weigh it down, making for a fun experience that is unlikely to stand out among the genre’s big names.
75
Abyssus is a good cooperative roguelite shooter, featuring a beautiful setting and decent gunplay, but it suffers from lack of variety, being too chaotic at times (especially with four players) and also, let's face it, having a subdued soundtrack. It must be said, however, that when you're shooting, you don't ask too many questions.
7
Nice roguelike with cool gunplay and some fun abilities. Unfortunately, it just doesn't offer enough novelties and does not reinvent any aspect of genre. This results in repetition quite fast and random chance was guiding most of my game sessions, sadly. The unlockables are not as interesting as they should be and metaprogression feels rather slow and all runs essentially start at the exact same place, so it never feels like I was gaining power or abilities during my last playsesssions. There is no story, no real quests or interesting objectives that could have spiced up the monotony of the gunplay. I was the progression system was a bit more interesting and engaging.
2
It's a very boring game and deeply unsatisfying. The enemies rack up health exponentially. In the first level you can kill an enemy with 20-40 bullets (BTW your gun each clip has 40 bullets). within 2 levels they have like 100 health. And soon they have 1000 health. And pretty soon it feels like they've got like 5k-50k health. I'm emptying clip after clip and they simply don't die. It takes like 500 bullets (10 clips) to kill off 1 minion. Boss takes like 50 clips. Worst shooter I've ever played!
7
Journeying into uncharted depths, Abyssus lets you obliterate enemies lurking in the depths of sunken ruins, offering a solid selection of weapons and blessings to enhance your power. On the surface, the game showcases some impressive features. However, it could benefit from further tuning in terms of player scaling and latency issues in multiplayer.
Abyssus
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Aug 12, 2025
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Aug 12, 2025
90
Abyssus shows promise with its blend of progression, varied weapons and abilities, and co-op gameplay, offering a solid base for fun. However, inconsistent performance holds it back at launch. With the right optimizations, it could secure a lasting place in the genre.
Aug 12, 2025
80
Despite these concerns, I’ve had a lot of fun with Abyssus, and I imagine I’ll continue to do so. It’s not the most complicated game I’ve ever played, and it has some balance issues, but it just feels so good to blow enemies away and to chain abilities together that can cause massive havoc around you. I’ll just make sure that when I come back to Abyssus, I’m consistently doing it with a crew of friends who are all ready to cause even more of that mayhem with me.
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Jan 5, 2026
7
Nice roguelike with cool gunplay and some fun abilities. Unfortunately, it just doesn't offer enough novelties and does not reinvent any aspect of genre. This results in repetition quite fast and random chance was guiding most of my game sessions, sadly. The unlockables are not as interesting as they should be and metaprogression feels rather slow and all runs essentially start at the exact same place, so it never feels like I was gaining power or abilities during my last playsesssions. There is no story, no real quests or interesting objectives that could have spiced up the monotony of the gunplay. I was the progression system was a bit more interesting and engaging.
Nov 12, 2025
7
Journeying into uncharted depths, Abyssus lets you obliterate enemies lurking in the depths of sunken ruins, offering a solid selection of weapons and blessings to enhance your power. On the surface, the game showcases some impressive features. However, it could benefit from further tuning in terms of player scaling and latency issues in multiplayer.
Aug 19, 2025
75
Abyssus is a good cooperative roguelite shooter, featuring a beautiful setting and decent gunplay, but it suffers from lack of variety, being too chaotic at times (especially with four players) and also, let's face it, having a subdued soundtrack. It must be said, however, that when you're shooting, you don't ask too many questions.
Sep 4, 2025
70
If a chance to see the RPS Roguelike done right appeals, though, Abyssus' synthesis of systems is an enjoyable enough choice. [Issue#415, p.104]
Aug 20, 2025
65
Abyssus delivers competent combat and plenty of customization options that can lead to exciting moments, especially in co-op play. However, the repetitive level design and technical issues weigh it down, making for a fun experience that is unlikely to stand out among the genre’s big names.
Aug 15, 2025
60
All things considered, Abyssus is a good game with a solid foundation, that could easily be a great game come future patches. Even now, it’s great fun to dive in and blow enemies away, particularly with a squad of friends, even if that does inordinately ramp up the difficulty. At the introductory offer price being offered in the Steam store until August 19, I’d feel more than comfortable recommending it to a friend, and it has the potential to be a staple evening’s enjoyment if it can get over the biggest hurdles discussed in this review.
Aug 12, 2025
60
Abyssus brings a distinctive brinepunk style to an otherwise straightforward co-op roguelite shooter. There's fun to be had here, but the step up in difficulty when playing co-op is a bit too punishing.
Dec 14, 2025
2
It's a very boring game and deeply unsatisfying. The enemies rack up health exponentially. In the first level you can kill an enemy with 20-40 bullets (BTW your gun each clip has 40 bullets). within 2 levels they have like 100 health. And soon they have 1000 health. And pretty soon it feels like they've got like 5k-50k health. I'm emptying clip after clip and they simply don't die. It takes like 500 bullets (10 clips) to kill off 1 minion. Boss takes like 50 clips. Worst shooter I've ever played!
SummaryIn a world powered by brine, a rare and powerful substance only found in the deepest fathoms of the sea, your team of daring brinepunk explorers is recruited to claim a massive deposit located beneath the ruins of an ancient civilization. However, your mission becomes a frantic battle for survival when the sunken kingdom’s corrupted inha... Read More
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