NEPTUNE: ONE OF THE GREATEST CREATORS
Neptune, known in-game as IIINePtunEIII, is a South Korean creator who left an unforgettable mark on Geometry Dash. He earned recognition for his infamous v2 series, where official levels gained tougher layouts and spike-heavy traps. His work also includes notorious demons like Deadly ClubStep and Necropolis, which pushed difficulty standards during early updates. Neptune’s style, reputation, and design choices made him one of the most discussed names in GD’s classic era.
Highlights from Neptune’s Journey
- Released Deadly ClubStep, shocking players with difficulty
- Launched Necropolis, soon labeled an Insane Demon challenge
- Stereo Madness v2 popularized v2 trend across GD community
- All his verified and shared levels got rated
- Decorated Red World, a collaboration with SaRy
- Became linked with hacker rumors during Update 1.9
- Quit mid-1.9 era without clear explanation
Style that Defines His Levels
Neptune’s levels amplified the original RobTop blueprints by injecting waves of spikes, sawblades, and sudden portals. His focus leaned on gameplay intensity rather than decorative spectacle, creating experiences that looked familiar yet punished every mistimed jump. The “deceptively simple” layouts combined with precise music sync turned his v2 remakes into grueling training grounds, loved by players seeking raw challenge instead of flashy design.
Sample Levels by Neptune
- Standard Madness – Hard
- Blast Processing – Insane
- Xstep v2 – Easy Demon
- Electroman Adventures v2 – Easy Demon
- Clubstep v2 – Medium Demon
- Hexagon Force v2 – Medium Demon
- Necropolis – Insane Demon
Trivia and Legacy
- Every verified and shared level received a RobTop rating.
- Most levels are featured in GD’s map packs.
- First creator to introduce the “spike jump” trick in-game.
- Never used custom songs, even during the 1.9 era.
- Known for Cycles v2 R, labeled “Remake” instead of v2.
- Dry Out v2 has 42 versions, among GD’s most updated levels.
- Account was once hacked, causing rumors of his return.
