Neon Abyss

Moderate overall intensity
Highest flag: Horror & psychological — frightening

What's in it

Violence realistic
Moderate

Constant top-down gun and melee combat against human and monstrous enemies with blood effects; no gore or dismemberment.

Horror & psychological frightening
Moderate

An unsettling, atmospheric tone with eerie music, unsettling creatures, and sudden scares.

Occult & ritual occult ritual depicted
Moderate

Religious imagery, occult references, and a cult-like organization are central to the setting and plot.

Language moderate
Moderate

Frequent use of profanity in dialogue and text.

Substances referenced
Low

Alcohol is referenced and consumed in dialogue.

Dark themes mild
Low

The narrative touches on themes of death, grief, and a world where loved ones are consumed by a corrupt abyss.

Crime & lawlessness crime depicted
Low

The player character is a vigilante who fights through an underworld ruled by criminals and corrupt figures.

Spending cosmetic purchases
Low

Optional paid DLC is available; the base game has no in-app purchases.

Who can reach your kid

User-created contentReal-money spending

What it is

Neon Abyss is a top-down, fast-paced roguelike shooter set in a neon-lit, dystopian city overrun by crime and corruption. You play as one of several customizable characters, each with unique abilities, as you explore randomly generated levels, battle waves of enemies, and collect weapons, items, and perks to survive deeper into the abyss. The game features a heavy metal soundtrack, a dark, satirical tone, and frequent references to religion, sacrifice, and occult imagery. Combat is relentless, with blood effects but no gore. Alcohol and profanity are referenced in dialogue, and the story touches on dark themes of death and corruption. The base game has no in-app purchases, though paid DLC is available.

How it's framed

The game frames its content through a satirical, darkly humorous lens, using its bleak setting and occult imagery to comment on corruption, crime, and human nature rather than celebrating them. Violence is presented as a survival mechanic within a harsh, dystopian world.

Details

Developer
Veewo Games
Publisher
Team17
Released
Jul 14, 2020

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