Absolum vs Charlie Murder
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Absolum wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Charlie Murder is $8.33 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Absolum | Charlie Murder |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Wait for Sale | 69 | 51 |
| Quality | 91 | 77 |
| Value | 67 | 40 |
| Popularity | 32 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $18.32 | $9.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 96% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 193 | 16 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Absolum | Charlie Murder |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 9, 2025 | May 12, 2017 |
| Developers | Dotemu, Guard Crush Games | Ska Studios |
| Publishers | Gamirror Games, Dotemu | Ska Studios |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 | Windows 7 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-2550K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580, 8GB | OpenGL 3.2+ support |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Additional Notes (minimum) | 1080p @ 60 FPS | SDL_GameController devices fully supported |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Absolum or Charlie Murder?
Absolum won the comparison against Charlie Murder based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Absolum worth buying over Charlie Murder?
Based on the metrics, Absolum won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Absolum currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:54 PM UTC