Katana ZERO vs Akane
Katana ZERO and Akane 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. Akane (2018) is 1 year older than Katana ZERO (2019). Katana ZERO scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Akane (94.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Katana ZERO |  Akane | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98% positive (22,408 reviews) | 94.8% positive (1,394 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Askiisoft | Ludic Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Akane (2018) is 1 year older than Katana ZERO (2019).
- Katana ZERO scores higher on Steam reviews (98% positive) than Akane (94.8% positive).
- Akane is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Katana ZERO (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Katana ZERO vs Akane — FAQ
- Which is better, Katana ZERO or Akane?
- On Steam reviews Katana ZERO scores higher (98% positive) than Akane (94.8% 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 Katana ZERO or Akane first?
- If you want chronology, Akane (2018) 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 Katana ZERO and Akane 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 Katana ZERO and Akane 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.