Neon Dodger

Neon Dodger Game is a retro-futuristic arcade-style browser game that challenges your reflexes and focus. Set in a vibrant neon grid world, you control a glowing player character with the goal of dodging an endless stream of increasingly fast obstacles.

As time progresses, the game speeds up — testing your ability to stay calm under pressure. Each dodge keeps you alive, but one hit and it’s game over. Perfect for quick play sessions or high-score chasing.

Features

• Smooth player movement with keyboard controls
• Dynamic enemy spawning and increasing difficulty
• Neon-style visuals with glow effects, gradients, stars, and screen shake
• Score, best score, pause menu, and game over flow

Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• Dependencies listed in requirements.txt

Setup

python -m venv .venv
.venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

Run

python main.py

Controls

• WASD or Arrow keys: Move
• Space or Enter: Start from menu
• P: Pause / Resume
• R: Restart after game over
• Esc: Back to menu (or quit from menu)

Project Structure

• main.py: Main game logic and rendering loop
• requirements.txt: Python dependencies