Neon Slimes

About Neon Slimes

Neon Slimes is a two-player arena game with one mechanic and no explanation needed: land on top of your opponent. Every hit on their head makes them weaker and smaller, and the goal is to make them fall out of the arena entirely. A double jump gives you the extra bit of air control that turns a lucky landing into a deliberate one.

It is short, loud and immediately readable — you understand the entire game the first time you bounce off somebody, which is what makes it a good pick when you have a friend next to you and about four minutes.

How to play

Both players use the keyboard, with the mouse available in the menus — the in-game control prompts tell you which keys are yours. Get above your opponent and land on their head to shrink and weaken them, using the double jump to adjust your position mid-air. Keep it up until they fall out of the arena.

Controls

• Keyboard for both players — keys shown in-game
• Mouse for menus

Tips to win

• Height is everything: never contest an opponent who is already above you, back off and reset.
• Save the second jump for the correction, not the launch — that is what lands the hit.
• Fight near the centre when you are smaller; the edges punish whoever is easier to push.

Neon Slimes strategy guide

Win by landing on your opponent's head until they fall out of the arena. Every hit on top of your rival makes them weaker and smaller, and the goal is to make them drop out of the arena entirely. That single rule decides everything, so every jump should be about getting above the other slime. Check the in-game control prompts first so both players know their keys.

Height is the whole game. If your opponent is already above you, they are the one in position to land the hit. Back off and reset rather than contesting from underneath. Look for moments when they have committed to a jump and you can get higher than them.

Save your double jump for the correction. The second jump gives you extra air control, which is what turns a lucky landing into a deliberate one. Using both jumps straight away leaves you with nothing to adjust with in mid-air. Launch with the first jump, then use the second to line up over their head.

Play more carefully once you are the smaller slime. After taking hits you are weaker and smaller, and the edges of the arena become dangerous. Fight near the centre, where you are furthest from falling out. Wait for your opponent to overcommit instead of chasing them toward the edge.

Play several short rounds and study your opponent. Neon Slimes is quick to understand, and a match with a friend next to you can be over in a few minutes. Play several in a row and pay attention to how your friend uses their jumps. Learning their habits is the easiest way to get above them next round.

Neon Slimes FAQ