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Neon Inferno

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

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!

What works

  • Outstanding pixel art and cyberpunk aesthetic
  • Innovative dual-plane shooting and bullet reflection mechanics
  • Tight and responsive controls
  • Engaging soundtrack with varied electronic and metal music
  • Local co-op and replayability through arcade and score modes

Things to keep in mind

  • Short campaign length (about 2 hours)
  • Limited weapon variety and temporary power-ups
  • Some players find controls complex or overwhelming
  • Sparse checkpoints on higher difficulties
  • Minimal narrative depth and linear level design

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

  • Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn

  • Wild Guns Reloaded

  • HUNTDOWN

  • NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

  • Streets of Rage 4

  • Blazing Chrome

  • METAL SLUG X

  • Final Exam

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Valfaris: Mecha Therion

  • AngerForce: Reloaded

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Neon Inferno: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Relaxation, Expression.

Last update: 25/07/2026