PC – WARRIORS: Abyss: Unexpectedly Addictive Hack & Dash

One of my goals this year was to finally focus on story driven games from my backlog. But then Koei Tecmo surprise released Warriors Abyss during a PlayStation State of Play and that resolution quickly went out the window.

While roguelike or lite games usually aren’t my thing (with Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon and Vampire Survivors as exceptions), I was curious about this new Musou style game. It’s labeled a “Hack and Dash” and I had to see what that meant. Turns out… there goes my free time again.

About the game:

Warriors Abyss combines the large scale action of classic Warriors games with a roguelike structure. You fight through a procedurally generated abyss, taking on waves of corrupted enemies with a growing team of warriors. Each run helps you unlock new skills and build a stronger team.

A key part of the gameplay is trying out different characters, combining their strengths, and figuring out the best way to survive longer in each run. It has a dark fantasy vibe, the combat is fast and addictive, focusing heavily on replayability

My experience:

The game runs really well on Steam Deck and became my go to before bedtime, often keeping me up longer than planned with the classic “just one more run” feeling. The variety of characters gives a lot of room to experiment with different playstyles.

The game is also getting regular updates. Update 2, for example, added main characters from the Atelier games, and Update 4 brought in characters from Ninja Gaiden.

If you like roguelikes or Musou style combat, it’s definitely worth checking out but don’t be surprised if your weekend disappears fast 😂

Does WARRIORS: Abyss sound interesting to you?

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WARRIORS: Abyss

Platform: PS/Xbox/Switch/PC

Developer: Omega Force

Publisher: Koei Tecmo

Genre: Roguelike / Hack 'n Dash

Release Year: 2025

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About WARRIORS: Abyss:

Take command of historic and masterful warriors by challenging countless swarms of enemies. Through victory and defeat, traverse the merciless trials of hell.

A new type of battles fought alongside combinations of 100 and more heroes.

There are 100 and more heroes for players to ally with, allowing them to combine the unique traits of multiple heroes and create their own powerful parties who will help them fight their way through the dead souls of Hell.

A new form of "WARRIORS" where heroes can be summoned to help eliminate enemies.

By summoning heroes, the player can engage in impressive battles where they daringly rout endless hordes of enemies. This feature will offer players a new form of exhilaration never before experienced in the "WARRIORS" series.