Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
The core gameplay loop revolves around speedrunning through cleverly designed levels as quickly as possible. Each stage presents multiple paths and hidden shortcuts that players can discover and master, enabling them to shave off more and more time with each retry. This creates an addictive "just one more try" mentality as players continuously optimize their routes and movements.
The controls deliver a tight, responsive feel, allowing players to seamlessly chain together dashes, jumps, and other parkour maneuvers. This strong sense of flow and fluidity makes navigating the levels a joy in itself, perfectly complementing the game's focus on speed and agility.
A key mechanic is the use of "Soul Cards" that function as both weapons and movement abilities. Players can choose to use a card for an attack, or discard it to gain access to unique traversal options like grappling hooks, teleports, or extra jumps. Experimenting with different card combinations and learning how to best utilize them for each level is a major part of the gameplay.
The multilayered level design rewards exploration and adaptation. New routes and shortcuts gradually reveal themselves as players become more skilled, while the introduction of fresh card abilities and enemy types keeps the experience feeling fresh. This creates a powerful feedback loop that reinforces a sense of skill progression, making each successful speedrun incredibly satisfying.