Neon Knives (2025)

Developer: Cookiecrayon
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 41 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, sneaky knife-fight where you blend into weird crowds and trick friends in colorful arenas.

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What players say

Players love this as a quick local party game, praising the art and tense hide-and-seek matches. They are split on controls: some find them intuitive, others want standard gamepad support. Several ask for more maps and higher player counts.

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