ORIGINAL BROWSER GAME // FIELD MANUAL
What is NEON WRAITH?
NEON WRAITH is an original browser game in which you intercept machine lifeforms closing in from every direction with automatic weapons and try to survive within a confined sector. You control movement and build selection. Collect XP dropped by enemies and upgrade weapons such as PHOTON PULSE and ORBITAL BLADES.
No installation or account registration is required. Progress and high scores are saved to localStorage in this browser.
01 // SURVIVAL BASICS
How to play
Guide the enemy horde
Move with WASD or the arrow keys. Attacks are automatic. Draw enemies toward one side, then move through an open route before they surround you.
Collect XP
Defeated enemies drop yellow XP. Collect it when safe, raise your REACTOR LEVEL, and choose a build from three options.
Evolve your weapons
When certain weapons and support systems reach the required ranks, EVOLUTION occurs automatically. Consider combinations as well as individual upgrades.
Controls: WASD / arrow keys to move, Z for VOID BOMB, P to pause, 1 / 2 / 3 to select an upgrade, and R to REROLL the options. With a mouse or touch input, you move toward the point pressed on the game screen. Touch devices can also use the BOMB and PAUSE buttons below the screen.
02 // SECTOR DATA
Three stages
DUSK RELAY
A sector with baseline HP and speed. RELAY WARDEN appears near the end. Clearing it unlocks CINDER RIFT and new weapons.
CINDER RIFT
Enemy HP ×1.32 and speed ×1.13. The charging CHARGER joins enemy formations. MINE LATTICE and PRISM SATELLITE are unlocked.
NULL CATHEDRAL
Enemy HP ×1.70 and speed ×1.26. PHASE units with shifting speed and opacity appear. Use CHRONO FIELD against the final GUARDIAN.
OVERDRIVE: Unlocked after clearing STAGE 01. Enemy HP increases to ×1.55, speed to ×1.12, and formation density and simultaneous spawns rise, while earned SCRAP increases to ×1.5. A separate BEST SCORE is recorded for this mode.
03 // ARSENAL DATABASE
Weapons and evolution
Evolves into a powerful, large, piercing shot.
Increases rotation radius and contact damage.
Increases chain count, range, and activation rate.
Greatly expands the mines' blast radius.
ARSENAL RANK DATA
- PHOTON PULSE / MAX 6 — Auto-aiming main cannon. Gains additional shots at R3 and R5.
- ORBITAL BLADES / MAX 5 — Deals continuous damage to nearby enemies.
- NOVA ARC / MAX 5 — A discharge that chains across multiple targets.
- REACTOR CORE / MAX 3 — Raises maximum HULL and repairs it when acquired.
- VOID DRIVE / MAX 3 — Improves movement speed and XP collection range.
- MINE LATTICE / MAX 4 — Unlocked in Stage 2. An area weapon triggered by approaching enemies.
- PRISM SATELLITE / MAX 3 — Unlocked in Stage 2. Orbiting satellites join your attacks.
- CHRONO FIELD / MAX 3 — Unlocked in Stage 3. Slows enemies within its area.
HOSTILE ARCHIVE
- SWARM — A low-durability mass-produced unit. Blocks routes through sheer numbers.
- HUNTER — A durable pursuit unit mixed into standard formations.
- CHARGER — Exclusive to CINDER RIFT. Accelerates periodically to close the distance.
- PHASE — Exclusive to NULL CATHEDRAL. Its speed changes with its phase shifts.
- ELITE — A high-HP SCRAP CARRIER holding a large amount of XP.
- GUARDIAN — The final defense unit of each sector. The operation does not end until it is defeated, even after the time limit.
FIELD SALVAGE
- REPAIR CORE / ＋ — Restores 2 HULL.
- XP VACUUM / V — Immediately collects all XP on screen.
- VOID BOMB / B — Supplies one BOMB, up to a maximum of three.
- OVERCLOCK / O — Shortens the activation interval of PULSE and ARC for 8 seconds.
Suggested builds
SAFE ORBIT: ORBITAL BLADES + REACTOR CORE + CHRONO FIELD. Prioritizes safety at close range.
CHAIN STORM: NOVA ARC + VOID DRIVE + PRISM SATELLITE. Clears a wide area while moving.
AREA DENIAL: MINE LATTICE + PRISM SATELLITE + VOID DRIVE. Guides enemy groups while laying mines.
04 // FAQ & UPDATE
Frequently asked questions
Can I play for free?
Yes. NEON WRAITH is currently a free browser game.
Where is save data stored?
High scores, language, stage unlocks, deployment records, and achievements are saved in your current browser. Deleting cookies or site data will reset them.
Do advertisements affect game controls?
If advertisements are introduced, they will be placed well away from the game screen, START, stage selection, upgrade selection, and control buttons to prevent accidental input.
What are PROFILE and ACHIEVEMENT?
Total runs, total defeats, and BEST records by stage are recorded automatically. The ACHIEVEMENT ARCHIVE on the title screen shows six operation objectives and their completion status.
LAST UPDATE: 2026-07-11
Implemented three stages, OVERDRIVE, GUARDIAN, four types of FIELD SALVAGE, additional weapons, four EVOLUTION types, REROLL, PROFILE, and six ACHIEVEMENT objectives.