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Neon Ascending

Grid management roguelike tower defense that emphasizes mechanics and features dazzling visual effects. Don't overthink it, just stack and play! Enhancement modules boost your attributes, affix modules change the mechanics, and more... all within the grid. Time to create a new and improved build!

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Release
March 1, 2025
1 year and 153 days ago
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Very Positive89 reviews82.0%

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About the Game

Wave after wave of mobs is coming to crush your defenses! Choose from a variety of modules with different effects such as weapons, enhancements, and affixes from the shop and deploy them on the battlefield to eliminate all mobs. Each module has a specific effective range, so you must carefully manage their placement to maximize their efficiency!

Game Features
★ Carefully planned grid management and thoughtfully designed roguelike mechanics
★ 66 completely unique modules: 8 types of weapons, 18 traits, 28 attributes... more exciting content in development

★ The talent tree system is here! Get ready to take off!
★ Moderate game length: approximately 1 hour to complete a single run (with automatic save feature)
★ Comprehensive explanations of game mechanics included
★ Compete with players worldwide, climb the Steam leaderboard, and showcase your incredible builds!