Project Absentia
Project Absentia is a retro first-person shooter from Waffle Iron Studios that channels 2000s–2010s flash cartoons and sprite comics. You play as Abby, an angel who uses gliding and vertical, aerial combat alongside a large, varied armory across expansive, lived-in levels. The game includes interactive set pieces, a fully voice-acted cast, accessibility options (subtitles, speech control, adjustable FOV), and English full audio and subtitles. It launches on Windows on 5 Jun, 2026. Single-player with Family Sharing support. System notes list Windows 8.x or 10 (64-bit), 4 GB RAM minimum and 500 MB storage. Community reviews are overwhelmingly positive (98% positive from 55 reviews).
Features
Retro FPS aesthetic
Visuals and design draw on 2000s–2010s flash cartoons and sprite comics to create a cartoony, boomer shooter feel.
Vertical, aerial combat
Glide, jump and gain high ground to engage enemies from above across multi-tiered, expansive levels.
Large weapon armory
Wide variety of weapons are available in levels, from shotguns to missile launchers and elemental tools described in the game.
Interactive environments
Levels include breakable glass, vending machines, mirrors and other interactive set pieces you can use during play.
Full voice acting
A broad, fully voice-acted cast delivers character lines with English full audio and subtitle support.
Accessibility and modest storage needs
Options include subtitles, speech control and adjustable FOV; installation requires 500 MB available storage and 64-bit Windows.
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of game is Project Absentia?
Project Absentia is a retro-inspired first-person shooter that emphasizes vertical, aerial combat and gliding while you explore large, lived-in levels and collect weapons.
When and where is the game available?
The game releases on 5 Jun, 2026 and is available for Windows.
What language and audio options are supported?
English is supported for interface, full audio, and subtitles; the game features a fully voice-acted cast.
What are the system requirements?
Minimum: Windows 8.x or 10 (64-bit), 2.4 GHz multi-core CPU, 4 GB RAM, OpenGL 4.2 or Vulkan (dedicated graphics preferred), 500 MB free. Recommended: Windows 10 (64-bit), Intel i5 or Ryzen 5, 8 GB RAM, Vulkan dedicated graphics (NVIDIA GeForce 1080), 500 MB free. A 64-bit processor and OS are required.
What gameplay modes and features does it include?
Project Absentia is single-player and supports Family Sharing. Notable features include a large armory, interactive environmental objects, vertical level design, and accessibility options such as subtitles and adjustable FOV.
Genres
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System Requirements
Minimum
Os
Windows 8.x, or 10 (64-bit only)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
Graphics
OpenGL 4.2 or Vulkan - Dedicated Graphics Preferred
Requires
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Processor
2.4GHz Multi-Core Processor
Recommended
Os
Windows 10 (64-bit only)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
Graphics
Vulkan Dedicated Graphics - NVidia GeForce 1080
Requires
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Processor
Intel i5, Ryzen 5 or above
Supported Languages
| Language | Interface | Subtitles | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| English |