Choose FLASH OF THE BLADE X
Choose FLASH OF THE BLADE X if it's currently about 63% cheaper on the Steam Store. FLASH OF THE BLADE X launched in 2024.
FLASH OF THE BLADE X vs Lightning Katana
FLASH OF THE BLADE X and Lightning Katana 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. FLASH OF THE BLADE X (2024) is 1 year older than Lightning Katana (2025). Lightning Katana scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than FLASH OF THE BLADE X (93.7% positive). 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 Lightning Katana
Choose Lightning Katana if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Lightning Katana launched in 2025.
Both FLASH OF THE BLADE X and Lightning Katana sit in Action and Indie on Steam, 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
 FLASH OF THE BLADE X |  Lightning Katana | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.7% positive (79 reviews) | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | DOSMan Games | Juicy Pulp Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- FLASH OF THE BLADE X (2024) is 1 year older than Lightning Katana (2025).
- Lightning Katana scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than FLASH OF THE BLADE X (93.7% positive).
- FLASH OF THE BLADE X is currently ~63% cheaper on Steam than Lightning Katana (2.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
FLASH OF THE BLADE X vs Lightning Katana — FAQ
- Should I play FLASH OF THE BLADE X or Lightning Katana first?
- If you want chronology, FLASH OF THE BLADE X (2024) came out before Lightning Katana (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are FLASH OF THE BLADE X and Lightning Katana 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.