Absinth

Psychological horror with puzzles that blur reality and illusion

Soulven Games · Released Oct 23, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 65% of 81
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Nov 7, 2020
Minimum PC: GTX 1070; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Absinth?

A single-player psychological horror game following Zane Zaminsky as he investigates his missing memories after disappearing in California's Redwoods. You explore, decipher documents, solve riddles, and hide from enemies, using AR glasses to analyze your surroundings.

For you if...

+you enjoy horror built around uncertainty and an eerie atmosphere
+you like searching for hidden clues to solve puzzles

Not for you if...

−you prefer confronting threats rather than hiding from them
−you want straightforward navigation and clearly signposted objectives

What players say

65% of 81 reviews are positive

Older reviews praise the atmosphere, scares, and puzzle ideas. More recent reviews criticize poor visibility, confusing writing, and weak voice acting, while players also report glitches and performance problems.

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Absinth system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1070, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, 64-bits
Processor: Intel Core i7-3370K or similar
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1070 or similar
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Targetting 720p @ 40 fps

Does Absinth have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Absinth run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: German, Simplified Chinese.

Does Absinth use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam