Nelo

Fast-paced third-person action mixing bullet-hell shooting with melee combat

Magic and Mirrors · Released Nov 20, 2017 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 154
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; May 8, 2023
Minimum PC: GTX 670; 4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Nelo?

This Early Access action game puts you in control of an alien cyborg fighting to escape Plemniba, a planet threatened by parasitic machines created by your people. You use weapons and telekinetic hands in combat that combines third-person shooting, twin-stick shooting, and hack-and-slash attacks.

For you if...

+you enjoy reflex-heavy fights that demand constant movement

Not for you if...

−you prefer slower action with time to plan attacks

What players say

71% of 154 reviews are positive

Players praise the range of combat mechanics, but criticize hard-to-read fights and a lack of polish. Recent reviewers repeatedly describe development as stalled and the game as unfinished.

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Nelo system requirements

Minimum: GTX 670, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista/7/8.1/10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 670, AMD Radeon HD 7870 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 5 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Requires broadband internet connection for online gaming

Does Nelo have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Nelo run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 53
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Nelo 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