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Absolute Blue

Developed by Jochen Heizmann, Emmanuel Henné, Intermediaware · Published by Asylum Square

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 21, 2018 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie game by Jochen Heizmann, Emmanuel Henné, published by Asylum Square — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 70% positive of 50
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:Side ScrollerShoot 'Em UpShooterBullet HellArcadeControllerOld School1980s1990'sSpaceLinear2D

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Absolute Blue.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 / Windows 10
  • Processor: 500 MHZ
  • Memory: 128 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 32MB
  • DirectX: Version 7.1
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Absolute Blue FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Absolute Blue?

Steam classifies Absolute Blue as a Action, Indie game, developed by Jochen Heizmann, Emmanuel Henné. Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Is Absolute Blue free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Absolute Blue as Free to Play.

Is Absolute Blue single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Absolute Blue: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Absolute Blue on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Absolute Blue for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Absolute Blue out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 21, 2018.

What platforms is Absolute Blue on?

Absolute Blue is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Absolute Blue single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Absolute Blue cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Who made Absolute Blue?

Absolute Blue is developed by Jochen Heizmann, Emmanuel Henné, Intermediaware and published by Asylum Square.

Where to get Absolute Blue

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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