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Absolver vs Tokyo 42

If you are torn between Absolver and Tokyo 42, the two share Online multiplayer, Open World and Full controller support; here is how the numbers split. Tokyo 42 wins 3 of our metrics to 1.

MetricAbsolverTokyo 42Edge
Player rating ★ 2.91 ★ 3.17 Tokyo 42 by 0.26 (9%)
Metacritic 69 71 Tokyo 42 by 2 (3%)
Catalog popularity 2,778 adds 614 adds Absolver by 2164 (78%)
Avg. playtime 3h 1h Absolver is longer
Platform families 3 4 Tokyo 42
Release year 2017 2017 Same year

Platform exclusives

  • Tokyo 42 only: Mobile

Verdict

Tokyo 42 takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Online multiplayer, Open World, Full controller support and Steam Achievements, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.

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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.