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Neon Abyss

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2020

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Quick resume

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Platform, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Fun and addictive gameplay
    • Large variety of weapons and items
    • Colorful and stylish pixel art
    • Great soundtrack
    • Infinite replayability with progression

    Cons

    • Some frustrating rng elements
    • Repetitive environments and enemies
    • Cluttered screen in late runs
    • Lack of multiplayer/co-op
    • Some ui and control quirks

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Relaxation.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players can make highly customizable choices for routes and strategies, selecting characters and weapons freely, indicating strong control over actions."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers skill challenges with boss fights and requires mastery of mechanics, but some players find it casual and RNG-dependent."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is mostly on individual runs and personal progression; no strong evidence of ranked or leaderboard competition."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report infinite replayability and long playtimes, with habitual engagement and grind for unlocks."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Game is primarily single-player focused with no significant cooperative multiplayer modes mentioned."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players experiment with many item and weapon synergies and character builds, though within predefined game systems."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions are balanced and cooperative in nature; no reports of dominance or power imposition over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for stress relief and distraction, enjoying its colorful, fast-paced, and immersive roguelike experience."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest, not out of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "High emphasis on trying new weapons, items, and character builds; players enjoy exploring different synergies."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Procedurally generated levels and secrets encourage some exploration, though environments can feel repetitive."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization through visible items and skins, plus unique character abilities, supports player expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Game features imaginative cyberpunk and mythological themes with fantastical weapons and pets."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Minimal social connection; mostly solo play with limited community interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn item effects, improve skills, and unlock new characters and upgrades over time."

    • Health
      -4

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of roguelikes; no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active focus and attention during runs; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through item collection, upgrades, and unlocking new characters and abilities."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some players find it relaxing and fun, but others note chaotic screen clutter and occasional frustration."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Vibrant visuals, flashy effects, and energetic music provide strong sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Lack of social recognition or leaderboard status; focus is on personal achievement."

    • Story
      0

      "Story is minimal or decent but not a major focus; gameplay is largely context-free roguelike action."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players devise strategies around item synergies and boss fights, though some randomness limits pure strategy."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Bullet hell action and boss fights provide suspense and excitement, though some find RNG frustrating."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally perceived as good value for price, especially on sale, with many hours of gameplay."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with shooting, explosions, and chaos."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid death and manage resources to progress through challenging roguelike runs."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026