Phoenixx and Neotro have announced that "NeverAwake FLASHBACK," originally planned as DLC for "NeverAwake," will now launch as a standalone PC game via Steam this fall. The game will offer language support for English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.
Phoenixx Announcement:
NeverAwake FLASHBACK, the twin-stick roguelite nightmare shoot-em-up and sequel to NeverAwake series from developer Neotro Inc. and publisher Phoenixx, battles bad dreams on PC via Steam in Fall 2025.
After escaping the ordeals of NeverAwake, protagonist Rem thought she found peace, but her sweet dreams start to turn dark again. Joined by her plushie Gabe-chan, Rem must once again dive deep into her subconscious and fight literal sleep demons to enjoy peace once more. But now, the nightmares keep changing.
Flying about procedurally-generated arenas, blasting away twisted versions of youthful fears like terrifying dentist tools, broccoli monsters, and aggressive chihuahua ghouls in 360-degree combat. At the start of each run, combine three weapons and three accessories to optimize Rem’s attacks to collect souls to progress and unlock upgrades. Use Gabe-chan’s special abilities to help turn the tide against the apparitions.
Fight through 50 procedurally-generated stages in randomized order, swapping out weapons and abilities as needed. Play through new series of levels each time, or use a simple code to replay a favorite seed of levels. Fight dangerous new bosses, navigate new hazards, in an experience that combines quick pick-up-and-play action while giving NeverAwake veterans new challenges in a familiar environment.
“What we and Neotro kept hearing from fans was that they loved NeverAwake’s world and challenges, but wanted more content and replayability,” said Hiroshi Sawatari, developer of NeverAwake FLASHBACK. “We hope this is a nightmare NeverAwake fans will never want to wake up from!.”
