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World to the West vs Katana Dragon

World to the West and Katana Dragon both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. World to the West (2017) is 9 years older than Katana Dragon (2026). Katana Dragon is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than World to the West (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 World to the West

Choose World to the West if it matches what drew you to this matchup. World to the West launched in 2017.

Choose Katana Dragon

Choose Katana Dragon if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Katana Dragon launched in 2026.

Both World to the West and Katana Dragon sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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

World to the West vs Katana Dragon — Steam metadata comparison
World to the West — Steam game coverWorld to the WestKatana Dragon — Steam game coverKatana Dragon
Released20172026
GenresAction, Indie, Adventure, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price14.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews72.5% positive (80 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersRain GamesTsunoa Games

Side by side

World to the West vs Katana Dragon — FAQ

Should I play World to the West or Katana Dragon first?
If you want chronology, World to the West (2017) came out before Katana Dragon (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 World to the West and Katana Dragon similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 World to the West run on Steam Deck?
Yes — World to the West is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Katana Dragon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
World to the West vs Katana Dragon — Verdict (2026) · imho.run