Neon Inferno

Neon Inferno

Released Nov 2025

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!

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Evaluation

Neon Inferno launched on November 19–20, 2025 as a complete cyberpunk run-and-gun action game. Since launch, Zenovia Interactive has been consistently supporting the game with a series of patches. Patch #1 arrived on December 2, 2025 with difficulty balancing and QoL improvements. Hotfix #1a followed on December 20, 2025 to address rare crashes. Patch #2 launched January 23, 2026, adding a full Score Attack mode with leaderboards. Patch #3 arrived on April 14, 2026 with visual improvements and scoring balance. Most recently, Patch #4 was released on August 3, 2026 with additional refinements. Across both the Patch #3 post (April 14, 2026) and the Patch #4 post (August 3, 2026), the developer explicitly states that a Survival Mode is still in development and will "release fairly soon." This is a named, unshipped feature that the developer has confirmed is coming. Beyond Survival Mode, the Patch #4 post also notes that Zenovia Interactive is well into pre-production on their next 2D action project, with full production starting in approximately 2 months from August 3, 2026 — indicating the studio remains active and healthy.
Evidence
Patch #4 released with minor improvements. Developer confirms Survival Mode is still in development and should release 'fairly soon.' Also notes the studio is well into pre-production on their next 2D action project.
news post · Aug 3, 2026 source content planned
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Patch #3 released. Developer confirms the next major patch will contain a new Survival Mode along with more features and improvements, expected in 'another couple months.'
news post · Apr 14, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Retroware
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game

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!

Last evaluated Aug 4, 2026
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