Choose Katana ZERO
Choose Katana ZERO if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 22,408 Steam reviews back the pick.
Katana ZERO vs ION Shift
Katana ZERO and ION Shift 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. Katana ZERO (2019) is 5 years older than ION Shift (2024). ION Shift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Katana ZERO (98% 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 ION Shift
Choose ION Shift if it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. ION Shift launched in 2024.
Both Katana ZERO and ION Shift 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
 Katana ZERO |  ION Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98% positive (22,408 reviews) | 100% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Askiisoft | Electro Soul Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Katana ZERO (2019) is 5 years older than ION Shift (2024).
- ION Shift scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Katana ZERO (98% positive).
- ION Shift is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Katana ZERO (3.59 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Katana ZERO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ION Shift has no Deck rating yet.
Katana ZERO vs ION Shift — FAQ
- Should I play Katana ZERO or ION Shift first?
- If you want chronology, Katana ZERO (2019) came out before ION Shift (2024). 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 Katana ZERO and ION Shift 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.
- Does Katana ZERO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Katana ZERO is rated Deck Verified by Valve. ION Shift doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.