Choose Rikua
Choose Rikua if you want an Adventure and Early Access game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Stereo Sound. Rikua launched in 2026.
Rikua vs Katana Killer
Rikua and Katana Killer both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2026. Katana Killer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Rikua (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Katana Killer
Choose Katana Killer if you want the Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Katana Killer launched in 2026.
Both Rikua and Katana Killer sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Rikua |  Katana Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stiff Ballerina | Scythsoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2026.
- Katana Killer is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Rikua (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Rikua vs Katana Killer — FAQ
- Are Rikua and Katana Killer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.