Choose Bloodroots
Choose Bloodroots if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Bloodroots launched in 2021.
Bloodroots vs Katana's Path
Bloodroots and Katana's Path 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. Bloodroots (2021) is 3 years older than Katana's Path (2024). Katana's Path is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Bloodroots (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Katana's Path
Choose Katana's Path if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Katana's Path launched in 2024.
Both Bloodroots and Katana's Path sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Bloodroots |  Katana's Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.7% positive (83 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Paper Cult | Gustavo Lucas, Retro Head Game Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Bloodroots (2021) is 3 years older than Katana's Path (2024).
- Katana's Path is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Bloodroots (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Bloodroots is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Katana's Path has no Deck rating yet.
Bloodroots vs Katana's Path — FAQ
- Should I play Bloodroots or Katana's Path first?
- If you want chronology, Bloodroots (2021) came out before Katana's Path (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 Bloodroots and Katana's Path 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 Bloodroots run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Bloodroots is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Katana's Path doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.