If you’re into roguelike chaos, that is
We’re two days into the Epic Games Store’s15 days of free games promofor the holidays. While I suspect quite a few people snatched upShenmue IIIout of morbid curiosity,today’s free PC game,Neon Abyss, seems intriguing in a “Hey, I might actually mess with this” sorta way. It’s a running, gunning, pet-hatching roguelike action game.
If you can handle heaps of projectiles, it’s comfort-food gaming
Since the god-toppling gamelaunchedin July 2020, Veewo Games has kept up with regular content updates forNeon Abyss, including oneas recent as last month.
Just knowing that it’s still getting attention from the developers puts my mind at ease a bit. It’s nice to know that you’re walking into a bigger, better, hopefully more balanced experience after the early adopters put in their time and shared their takes with the team.
It’s probably not going to budgeEnter the GungeonorBinding of Isaacin anyone’s power rankings, but as a freebie, I’m a bit more willing to put up with a grindy grind and some less-than-ideal RNG. Sticking around for the long haul might be a tall order, though. How Long to Beatsuggestsa 10- to 12-hour-or-so clear time for the main story.
Neon Abyssis free as a one-day-only offer until 8:00 a.m. Pacific on June 22, 2025.
