80
Neon Inferno is a short but valuable experience. The game has enough action and variety in its settings and enemies to keep the players entertained while not overstaying its welcome. It’s a good game for a short weekend with friends and family, especially if you are not a hardcore gamer and don’t mind its shallow economy and progression system.
85
Even if it’s a very short game, Neon Inferno is memorable and it brings one of the best side-scrolling shooting experiences in recent times. Zenovia Interactive has improved on the already good Steel Assault core gameplay. Their new game, Neon Inferno, feels more polished, and despite its shorter length, it brings a great story and wonderful moment-to-moment gameplay. Neon Inferno is an ode to the games of a golden era, and an excellent introduction to arcade shooters for those that never played one. It’s a must-have for any fan of action shooters, and a great way to take a break from demanding, challenging games.
80
Neon Inferno is a blast. It has a lot of enemies you can shoot at, and with good visual design, you can understand how to react to everything on screen.
10
Incredible run and gun and my favourite action game of 2024. The style/artwork/music is just SO lush, however the gameplay is epic once you get the hang of it. Proper 4K panel support, low input lag, works great with 8bitdo Pro 3 controller, and high FPS! Yay. My screen is 4K 144 so it's at 4K 144 and maintains it no matter what happens on screen (4090 laptop). She provides a serious challenge, so the main thing I would say is GET GOOD and spend the hours needed - the payoff reward is worth it. The game is not very long, a little over an hour, however you will spend a lot longer than that practising and drying and repeating again till you are good enough, as this game has 80's and 90's arcade level of challenge, so the bulk of the game is about honing skill rather than length. So, if like me, you grew up in arcades and love an all out challenging action game, you too should love this. Just think it is oozing with style as the cherry on top. Love it! I have done it on standard difficulty but there is an easy mode for those who need things a little less hectic. That said, easy is still a very challenging game. Although I personally have not completed it on hard yet, I have seen others do it so that's my next challenge, as this is one of those games you will want to play through now and again just for the sheer enjoyment factor!
0
Doesn't work on Windows 7 . This is ridiculous... there is no reason for a small pixel art game not to work on Windows 7.
9
An absolute masterpiece, I can't give a 10 because it doesn't sport an online leaderboard which could have made it eternal. The game is not easy and that's part of why it's special, improving results each run is extremely satisfactory. I got all the trophies except the 1cc challenge, which is the ultimate challenge of the game. I try it once or twice a day and that reminds me of the times when I went to the arcade and tried to finish metal slug with one coin. Very nostalgic.
EDIT: Finally got all trophies, now waiting for dlcs or whatever new content, gameplay loop is so good I just want to keep playing
Neon Inferno
Released On:
Nov 20, 2025
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
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Mixed or Average
5.9
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Nov 17, 2025
90
Arcade legends who cut their teeth on run-and-gun greats shouldn’t hesitate to join the Family for Neon Inferno’s new-school, old-school thrills.
Jan 13, 2026
85
Even if it’s a very short game, Neon Inferno is memorable and it brings one of the best side-scrolling shooting experiences in recent times. Zenovia Interactive has improved on the already good Steel Assault core gameplay. Their new game, Neon Inferno, feels more polished, and despite its shorter length, it brings a great story and wonderful moment-to-moment gameplay. Neon Inferno is an ode to the games of a golden era, and an excellent introduction to arcade shooters for those that never played one. It’s a must-have for any fan of action shooters, and a great way to take a break from demanding, challenging games.
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62% Positive
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Jan 24, 2026
10
Incredible run and gun and my favourite action game of 2024. The style/artwork/music is just SO lush, however the gameplay is epic once you get the hang of it. Proper 4K panel support, low input lag, works great with 8bitdo Pro 3 controller, and high FPS! Yay. My screen is 4K 144 so it's at 4K 144 and maintains it no matter what happens on screen (4090 laptop). She provides a serious challenge, so the main thing I would say is GET GOOD and spend the hours needed - the payoff reward is worth it. The game is not very long, a little over an hour, however you will spend a lot longer than that practising and drying and repeating again till you are good enough, as this game has 80's and 90's arcade level of challenge, so the bulk of the game is about honing skill rather than length. So, if like me, you grew up in arcades and love an all out challenging action game, you too should love this. Just think it is oozing with style as the cherry on top. Love it! I have done it on standard difficulty but there is an easy mode for those who need things a little less hectic. That said, easy is still a very challenging game. Although I personally have not completed it on hard yet, I have seen others do it so that's my next challenge, as this is one of those games you will want to play through now and again just for the sheer enjoyment factor!
Dec 1, 2025
9
An absolute masterpiece, I can't give a 10 because it doesn't sport an online leaderboard which could have made it eternal. The game is not easy and that's part of why it's special, improving results each run is extremely satisfactory. I got all the trophies except the 1cc challenge, which is the ultimate challenge of the game. I try it once or twice a day and that reminds me of the times when I went to the arcade and tried to finish metal slug with one coin. Very nostalgic.
EDIT: Finally got all trophies, now waiting for dlcs or whatever new content, gameplay loop is so good I just want to keep playing
Nov 21, 2025
83
Neon Inferno is a frantic, hyper-stylish evolution of Zenovia’s Steel Assault. The time, the developers cranked up the spectacle with busy set-pieces, dual-plane combat, and even more attractive pixel art. It can be visually overwhelming, but if you love arcade-era chaos, this one practically begs a play.
Dec 18, 2025
80
Neon Inferno is a blast. It has a lot of enemies you can shoot at, and with good visual design, you can understand how to react to everything on screen.
Nov 20, 2025
80
An old-school Run 'n' Gun with a few modern touches, Neon Inferno is a small dose of adrenaline and nostalgia, the kind we need to take us back to a time when everything was simpler and carefree.
Nov 20, 2025
75
Although Neon Inferno is ultimately limited by its arcade sensibilities, with a short runtime and a generally familiar structure, it largely nails its homage, mitigating some of its superficiality with pixelated mayhem that will keep you entranced. Like its points of inspiration, it understands how to grab your attention and keep it with brutal challenges that will test your dexterity, as you face off against giant robots, the police, and that time when you felt really bad because you accidentally blew up a civilian’s futuristic Honda Civic. You may have already seen much of what this one has in store, but it executes this classic template well enough that you probably won’t mind.
Nov 19, 2025
65
Neon Inferno could have been a pleasant discovery in a 90s arcade booth. Its standout feature, allowing players to shoot both on the 2D plane and into the background, gives the game a much-needed sense of personality, elevating a bit an otherwise fairly ordinary (though certainly decent) run-’n’-gun experience.
Nov 21, 2025
8
Neon Inferno brings all the charm we love in games that reference the 80s and 90s, but it dares to be more than **** mixes aesthetics, narrative, and mechanics with personality, delivering a very good experience for those who come from past games and, at the same time, presents something new for those from current generations.Visuals, gameplay, and soundtrack are a very well-done combination, but it can be quite difficult and punishing, even on the lowest difficulties.
Nov 22, 2025
1
The graphics are good, but even on Easy it’s far too difficult!
The shooting action that makes you aim toward the back of the screen is just awkward and completely unnecessary.
The weapon prices are also too high, and there are way too many elements that make the game hard to enjoy.
Jan 17, 2026
0
Doesn't work on Windows 7 . This is ridiculous... there is no reason for a small pixel art game not to work on Windows 7.
SummaryNYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date:Nov 20, 2025
Developer:
- Zenovia
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