Choose SUPERHOT
Choose SUPERHOT if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 16,075 Steam reviews back the pick.
SUPERHOT vs Katana ZERO
SUPERHOT and Katana ZERO 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. SUPERHOT (2016) is 3 years older than Katana ZERO (2019). Katana ZERO scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than SUPERHOT (90.9% 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 Katana ZERO
Choose Katana ZERO if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98% positive across 22,408 reviews.
Both SUPERHOT and Katana ZERO 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
 SUPERHOT |  Katana ZERO | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.9% positive (16,075 reviews) | 98% positive (22,408 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SUPERHOT Team | Askiisoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- SUPERHOT (2016) is 3 years older than Katana ZERO (2019).
- Katana ZERO scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than SUPERHOT (90.9% positive).
- Katana ZERO is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than SUPERHOT (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
SUPERHOT vs Katana ZERO — FAQ
- Which is better, SUPERHOT or Katana ZERO?
- On Steam reviews Katana ZERO scores higher (98% positive) than SUPERHOT (90.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Katana ZERO is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play SUPERHOT or Katana ZERO first?
- If you want chronology, SUPERHOT (2016) came out before Katana ZERO (2019). 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 SUPERHOT and Katana ZERO 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.
- Do SUPERHOT and Katana ZERO both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.