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Neon Inferno
Released On: Nov 20, 2025
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6.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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82% Positive
9 Reviews
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18% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
80
82% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
18% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Neon Inferno fuses '90s action platformer nostalgia with modern design to deliver a stylish, chaotic 2D shooter set in a vividly dystopian New York. With two unique protagonists and a hybrid combat system that blends run-and-gun with gallery shooting, the game stands out for its character depth, artistic flair, and dynamic level design. Though occasionally uneven, its ambition and retro-futurist energy make it a memorable experience for genre fans.
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 7 User Ratings
6.4
71% Positive
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29% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 7 User Ratings
6.4
71% Positive
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
0% Mixed
0 Ratings
0 Ratings
29% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Dec 1, 2025
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 try to finish metal slug with one coin. Very nostalgic .
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PC Nov 21, 2025
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.
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PC Nov 21, 2025
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.
Nov 28, 2025
Neon Inferno is in many ways that delightfully cosy, action-packed, gorgeous tribute to all things 16-bit, and it's so obvious that the creators of the game love the genre, love the old classics, and have sprinkled this love and passion into every little pixel.”
Nov 19, 2025
Overall, Neon Inferno is a fantastic run ‘n’ gun shooter that’s dripping with style and gritty edge. The stages are beautifully designed, the art style is immediately impressive, and the gameplay is sharp and balanced. Even the soundtrack sets the tone perfectly with incredible synth rock music.
Nov 20, 2025
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
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 22, 2025
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.
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PC Summary NYC 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
Publisher: Retroware
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