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Neon Inferno

Neon Inferno

Released: 11/20/2025

NEON INFERNO is a hybrid side-scroller and gallery-shooter where the action takes place in both the foreground and the background. As warring factions battle for control of a dystopian New York City, you enter the fray as an assassin for the Family -- a notorious crime syndicate determined to eliminate its rivals and dominate the metropolitan battlefield. Rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack, Neon Inferno delivers a stylish, modern 2D action experience with cyberpunk flair. SELECT YOUR KILLER Take control of Angelo Morano or Mariana Vitti and battle through the streets, blasting, deflecting, and slicing your way through your enemies! With multiple upgrades and weapon options to choose from, you'll be well-equipped to shift this city-wide conflict in your favor. SHOOT CLOSE, AIM FAR Along with traditional run-and-gun action, you'll be able to attack your enemies in both the foreground and the background, deflect their projectiles back at them using "Bullet Time", and commandeer vehicles to chase down your targets! Choose your level of difficulty or challenge yourself in the 1-credit-clear Arcade Mode! A JOINT OPERATION Grab a friend and expand The Family's reign across the city together! With double the characters and double the firepower, there's no limit to the carnage you can cause! TARGETS ACQUIRED Go up against a rogue's gallery of unruly bosses, one at the end of every mission. Each boss is totally unique, featuring many attacks and multiple phases that will truly put your skills to the test!

NEON INFERNO is a hybrid side-scroller and gallery-shooter where the action takes place in both the foreground and the background. As warring factions battle for control of a dystopian New York City, you enter the fray as an assassin for the Family -- a notorious crime syndicate determined to eliminate its rivals and dominate the metropolitan battlefield. Rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack, Neon Inferno delivers a stylish, modern 2D action experience with cyberpunk flair. SELECT YOUR KILLER Take control of Angelo Morano or Mariana Vitti and battle through the streets, blasting, deflecting, and slicing your way through your enemies! With multiple upgrades and weapon options to choose from, you'll be well-equipped to shift this city-wide conflict in your favor. SHOOT CLOSE, AIM FAR Along with traditional run-and-gun action, you'll be able to attack your enemies in both the foreground and the background, deflect their projectiles back at them using "Bullet Time", and commandeer vehicles to chase down your targets! Choose your level of difficulty or challenge yourself in the 1-credit-clear Arcade Mode! A JOINT OPERATION Grab a friend and expand The Family's reign across the city together! With double the characters and double the firepower, there's no limit to the carnage you can cause! TARGETS ACQUIRED Go up against a rogue's gallery of unruly bosses, one at the end of every mission. Each boss is totally unique, featuring many attacks and multiple phases that will truly put your skills to the test!

NEON INFERNO is a hybrid side-scroller and gallery-shooter where the action takes place in both the foreground and the background. As warring factions battle for control of a dystopian New York City, you enter the fray as an assassin for the Family -- a notorious crime syndicate determined to eliminate its rivals and dominate the metropolitan battlefield. Rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack, Neon Inferno delivers a stylish, modern 2D action experience with cyberpunk flair. SELECT YOUR KILLER Take control of Angelo Morano or Mariana Vitti and battle through the streets, blasting, deflecting, and slicing your way through your enemies! With multiple upgrades and weapon options to choose from, you'll be well-equipped to shift this city-wide conflict in your favor. SHOOT CLOSE, AIM FAR Along with traditional run-and-gun action, you'll be able to attack your enemies in both the foreground and the background, deflect their projectiles back at them using "Bullet Time", and commandeer vehicles to chase down your targets! Choose your level of difficulty or challenge yourself in the 1-credit-clear Arcade Mode! A JOINT OPERATION Grab a friend and expand The Family's reign across the city together! With double the characters and double the firepower, there's no limit to the carnage you can cause! TARGETS ACQUIRED Go up against a rogue's gallery of unruly bosses, one at the end of every mission. Each boss is totally unique, featuring many attacks and multiple phases that will truly put your skills to the test!

Critics
80
Steam
94

Score Breakdown

80.1

Critic Average

38 reviews

94

Steam User Score

441 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-13.5
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-13.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

10 early (26%)26 launch window (68%)2 late (5%)

Review summary

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Based on 38 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.1/100. Critics score this game 13.5 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 38)+
  1. Muhammad Ali BariviaTwisted Voxel
    Feb 11, 2026·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 93.7/100 · -8.7 pts
  2. Impulsegamer StaffviaImpulsegamer
    Feb 4, 2026·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 93.7/100 · -13.7 pts
  3. Donovan HarrellviaThe Punished Backlog
    Jan 19, 2026·Launch window
    87/100View review
    Steam 93.7/100 · -6.7 pts
  4. Xbox Tavern StaffviaXbox Tavern
    Jan 3, 2026·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 93.7/100 · -23.6 pts
  5. Jon ScarrviaCloud Dosage
    Dec 26, 2025·Launch window
    84/100View review
    Steam 93.7/100 · -9.7 pts