Underplayed Gems

Neon Coliseum (2017)

Neon Coliseum cover
Developer
Mantis Games
Publisher
Displacement Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
2.5 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 24 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

It feels like a frantic, colorful action game with a bittersweet undercurrent of isolation and struggle against prejudice.

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What players say

Players praise the unique color-laser mechanic but are split on difficulty: some find it too fast and hard, others call it slow and boring. The zero gravity mode is a standout, though achievements may be broken and the streak resets on escape.

Screenshots

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