Games like Katanaut
If Katanaut is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rogue Worlds, Mazgeon and Koboo: The Tree Spirit — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and dark. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Katanaut: Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.
Players who liked Katanaut also play
Steam players who put hours into Katanaut also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Rogue Worlds
WHY THIS
Shares build customization, metroidvania exploration, action adventure and an intense mood with Katanaut.
Top pick for Katanaut fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Katanaut.
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
Mazgeon
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Katanaut fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.
Koboo: The Tree Spirit
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Katanaut fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
HOTEL BARCELONA
WHY THIS
Shares parry system, combo based combat, horror and an atmospheric mood with Katanaut.
Ranked #4 for Katanaut fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.
Just Move Fall Dungeon Endless Abyss
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Katanaut fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Sports with Katanaut.
Faced with difficult tasks, try to challenge the limits.Sometimes need luck to win.
Legends Of Elementia
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Katanaut fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
10 elements. 10 heroes. 10 elemental Ultimate Forms. Only a true element bender can master them all. Switch heroes mid-battle and unleash devastating transformations in this fast-paced roguelite Action-RPG.
Dead Cells
WHY THIS
Shares weapon upgrades, procedural generation and a challenging mood with Katanaut.
Ranked #7 for Katanaut fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
HELLREAPER
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Katanaut fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Become the Hellreaper, an unstoppable force that Heaven can’t control and Hell is terrified of. Conquer unholy hordes and slay grotesque bosses. Forge and master your weapons. Wield cursed magic. Discover ancient relics. Evolve. Every step of this bloody descent into the abyss is yours.
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Katana ZERO
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Katanaut.
Reviewers of Katanaut cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Dead Cells
WHY THIS
Shares weapon upgrades, procedural generation and a challenging mood with Katanaut.
Reviewers of Katanaut cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Space
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Katanaut cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Katanaut.
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
WHY THIS
Shares combo based combat, real time combat, action adventure and an intense mood with Katanaut.
Reviewers of Katanaut cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
NINJA GAIDEN 4
WHY THIS
Shares parry system, combo based combat, gritty and an epic mood with Katanaut.
Reviewers of Katanaut cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Katanaut.
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
Metroidvania Maker
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Katanaut cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Katanaut at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~72% under Katanaut on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Katanaut.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Katanaut on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Katanaut on Steam right now. Shares Action with Katanaut.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Katanaut on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~44% under Katanaut on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Katanaut.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Katanaut.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Katanaut.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Steam Engine Simulator
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Katanaut.
The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.
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Frequently asked about Katanaut
- Is Katanaut verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Katanaut is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Katanaut cost?
- Katanaut is listed on Steam at 17.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Katanaut?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Katanaut are Rogue Worlds, Mazgeon, Koboo: The Tree Spirit.
- Who developed Katanaut?
- Katanaut was developed by Voidmaw and published by Acclaim, Inc..
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Katanaut.
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