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Neural Throttle

Type fast. Kill malware. Defend your core. A cyberpunk typing game where your keyboard is your weapon.

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Mauro Otonelli
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Mauro Otonelli
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About the Game

NEURAL THROTTLE is a fast-paced typing combat game wrapped in tower defense strategy. Every keystroke matters as you frantically type commands to eliminate waves of digital threats before they destroy your core.

TYPE TO FIGHT

Your keyboard is your only weapon. Target enemies by typing attack commands, the faster and more accurate you type, the better your chances of survival. Miss a keystroke? That split-second could cost you.

STRATEGIC DEPTH

  • Build and upgrade automated defense towers

  • Manage your RAM resources between attacks and abilities

  • Unleash powerful abilities like SYNC to recover resources or KILLALL to clear the screen

  • Choose your targeting priority: closest threat, strongest enemy, or weakest target

CAMPAIGN MODE

Battle through 20 hand-crafted missions, each introducing new enemy types and escalating challenges. Learn the ropes, master the commands, then push your skills in Campaign+ with increased difficulty.

ENDLESS MODE

How long can you survive? Face infinite waves with increasing speed and intensity. Compete for the highest wave on the leaderboard.

FEATURES

  • Pure typing combat - no mouse required during gameplay

  • Cyberpunk aesthetic with CRT effects and synthwave vibes

  • Focus Mode slows time when you need to recover from mistakes

  • Multiple enemy types with unique behaviors

  • Local leaderboards to track your best endless runs

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