Neophyte

Gameplay overview

Play as a would-be master wizard facing hordes of monsters in a compact, top-down action roguelike. Each run puts you in arena battles against waves of enemies.

Move and dash through combat while using equipped spells to attack at close range or from a distance. Between fights, learn and equip spells to shape your spell bar and adapt your approach.

Build up a run with emblems that grant bonuses and abilities, plus upgrades to offense, defense, and utility. The game features three arenas with distinct enemies and bosses, runs of around 30 minutes, and five unlockable challenge modifiers.

Review themes in more detail

Players who enjoy Neophyte often praise experimenting with varied spells and finding combinations with emblems and upgrades, as well as its brisk, arcade-style runs. Some also appreciate the enemy designs, art, and music. Reviews are divided on the game's scope: players mention that runs can become repetitive and that there is limited content, while many also raise concerns about development stopping and the lack of updates.