Fit check
Is Abacus worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro platformer fans who want a challenging single-player campaign
- Players seeking competitive 2D action with solo and team modes
- Creators who want to build custom stages with friends
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a relaxed platformer, since the game presents itself as difficult and fast-paced
- Players who want a large campaign rather than a structure built around 25+ stages and repeatable competitive modes
- Players looking for survival crafting or character-focused role-playing systems
Our take on Abacus
The focus on fast platforming combat and difficult retro design leaves less room for slower exploration or deeper character development. The level editor adds breadth through creation, but its value depends on interest in building or sharing stages.
What is Abacus?
Abacus is a retro 2D platformer-shooter set in a mysterious, whimsical world.
The single-player campaign includes more than 25 levels with running, shooting, double-jumping, puzzles, enemies, and hidden secrets. Stars collected during play can be spent on weapons and upgrades at the Virtumart. The game also offers three competitive multiplayer modes, with solo or team play across more than 20 built-in levels. Six weapons provide different strategic uses, and ammunition is unlimited. An in-game editor supports custom stages with adjustable tiles and backgrounds, including collaborative level creation. Three difficulty settings are available, while enemies include birds, golems, knights, monks, and explosive bees.
How Abacus plays
- 01Campaign Levels
- The main quest spans more than 25 stages with platforming, shooting, puzzles, and secrets.
- 02Star Upgrades
- Collected stars can be exchanged for weapons and upgrades at the Virtumart.
- 03Competitive Multiplayer
- Three multiplayer modes support individual competition or team play across more than 20 included levels.
- 04Custom Level Editor
- Players can build stages with configurable tiles and backgrounds, including levels made with friends.
- 05Three Difficulties
- The campaign provides three difficulty settings.
Abacus compared to similar games
Sonic Origins is a collection of four classic Sonic platformers, while Abacus combines platforming with shooting, puzzles, upgrades, multiplayer modes, and level creation. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER is described as a runner with shooting elements, whereas Abacus offers a broader platformer structure with double-jumping, multiple weapons, three difficulty levels, and custom stages.
Abacus: platforms & release
Is Abacus worth it?
It is worth it if: retro platformer fans who want a challenging single-player campaign. Skip it if: players seeking a relaxed platformer, since the game presents itself as difficult and fast-paced.
Where can I download Abacus?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Abacus's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Abacus on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
