Choose Slashboy
Choose Slashboy if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Adjustable Text Size, and Stereo Sound. Slashboy launched in 2025.
Slashboy vs Katana Killer
Slashboy 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. Slashboy (2025) is 1 year older than Katana Killer (2026). 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 it matches what drew you to this matchup. Katana Killer launched in 2026.
Both Slashboy and Katana Killer sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Slashboy |  Katana Killer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Punch Game Project | Scythsoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Slashboy (2025) is 1 year older than Katana Killer (2026).
Slashboy vs Katana Killer — FAQ
- Should I play Slashboy or Katana Killer first?
- If you want chronology, Slashboy (2025) came out before Katana Killer (2026). 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 Slashboy 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.