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Neophyte

Top-down action roguelike with spell combinations for fighting monster hordes

Regal Pigeon · Released May 15, 2026

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Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 703
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Feb 18, 2024
Minimum PC
HD 4000
4 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Neophyte?

You play a wizard proving your mastery in a single-player, top-down action roguelike. Runs last around 30 minutes, with three arenas containing distinct enemies and bosses. You equip spells between fights, collect emblems that grant bonuses and abilities, and upgrade offensive, defensive, and utility stats.

For you if...

  • +you prefer direct control over when your spells fire
  • +you enjoy unlocking modifiers that make later runs harder

Not for you if...

  • −you want cooperative play instead of fighting alone
  • −you prefer lengthy adventures to compact arena runs

What players say

90% of 703 reviews are positive

Players praise the build variety, spell synergies, and value for money. The main complaint is the end of development, with some players considering the full release unfinished.

Screenshots and trailer

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Neophyte system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 4 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or above (x64)
Processor
i3
Graphics
Intel HD 4000
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
120 MB available space
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Neophyte have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Neophyte run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
30
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Neophyte use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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