Game feels like a cross between Contra and Wild Guns.
Retroware and Zenovia Interactive have released the Steam demo for Neon Inferno–the cyberpunk-flair-ridden gallery-shooter recently announced as a joint partnership between the two studios.
Neon Inferno will also be participating in Steam’s Couch Co-Op Fest running from February 10 - 17. The game is scheduled for a release on all platforms in Q3 2025.
Players can expect a full level, along with both local co-op and Steam Remote Play being available for the demo. The challenging 1-credit Arcade Mode can also be attempted, with other difficulties to try and settings available.
Taking inspiration from classic titles like Contra and Wild Guns, Neon Inferno splits the action into the foreground and background with a variety of enemies and bosses in levels set in a dystopian New York City of 2055.
Developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware, Neon Inferno lets players take on the role of either Angelo or Mariana as they fight for a fledgling crime family striving for power against a corrupt NYPD and other crime syndicates in the war-torn metropolis.
With “Bullet Time,” players can deflect certain projectiles back at enemies they choose–regardless of whether they’re in the foreground or background! With multiple upgrades available to equip between missions, multiple difficulties, including an Arcade Mode, and two-player co-op available, players will be able to tackle their missions however they choose.
Key Features:
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Shoot close, aim far: a dynamic blend of side-scroller and gallery-shooter, where the action takes place in both foreground and background (like playing Contra and Wild Guns at the same time).
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Glorious 32-bit Style: A sci-fi cityscape rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack
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Two-Player Co-op: With danger lurking around every street corner, wouldn’t you be better off with a friend?
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Satisfying Arcade Challenge: Enjoy a playthrough on an easier mode…or put your skills and resilience to the test with 1-credit-clear arcade mode.