# Games like Katanaut

> The closest matches to Katanaut: Anomaly Agent, Dead Cells, BlazBlue Entropy Effect, Katana ZERO, and KILL KNIGHT. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Anomaly Agent](https://imho.run/games/2378620/anomaly-agent) — Shares combo based combat and build variety with Katanaut. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2378620/)
2. [Dead Cells](https://imho.run/games/588650/dead-cells) — Shares weapon upgrades and procedural generation with Katanaut. 43,598 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/588650/)
3. [BlazBlue Entropy Effect](https://imho.run/games/2273430/blazblue-entropy-effect) — Shares combo based combat and roguelite progression with Katanaut. 4,408 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2273430/)
4. [Katana ZERO](https://imho.run/games/460950/katana-zero) — Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like Katanaut. 22,408 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460950/)
5. [KILL KNIGHT](https://imho.run/games/2694420/kill-knight) — Shares weapon upgrades and combo based combat with Katanaut. 1,166 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2694420/)
6. [WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers](https://imho.run/games/2277560/wuchang-fallen-feathers) — Shares parry system and combo based combat with Katanaut. 5,116 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2277560/)
7. [Trinity Fusion](https://imho.run/games/1911360/trinity-fusion) — Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Katanaut. 451 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1911360/)
8. [Kusan: City of Wolves](https://imho.run/games/1714510/kusan-city-of-wolves) — A frequent pick in Katanaut players' libraries, and another Action. 335 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1714510/)
9. [Ascend to ZERO](https://imho.run/games/2697940/ascend-to-zero) — Shares difficulty scaling and combo based combat with Katanaut. 789 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697940/)
10. [Meta Ghost: Breaking Show](https://imho.run/games/2507980/meta-ghost-breaking-show) — Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Katanaut. 1,708 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2507980/)
11. [ScourgeBringer](https://imho.run/games/1037020/scourgebringer) — Shares meta progression with Katanaut. 1,214 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1037020/)
12. [Onimusha: Way of the Sword](https://imho.run/games/2638890/onimusha-way-of-the-sword) — Shares parry system and weapon upgrades with Katanaut. 27,120 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638890/)
13. [Foregone](https://imho.run/games/1000760/foregone) — Shares weapon upgrades and boss fights with Katanaut. 552 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000760/)
14. [Salt and Sanctuary](https://imho.run/games/283640/salt-and-sanctuary) — Shares metroidvania exploration and build variety with Katanaut. 7,119 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283640/)
15. [Dark Devotion](https://imho.run/games/718590/dark-devotion) — Also Roguevania and Metroidvania, like Katanaut. 672 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/718590/)
16. [KUNAI](https://imho.run/games/1001800/kunai) — Shares weapon upgrades with Katanaut. 175 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1001800/)
17. [Abyss Odyssey](https://imho.run/games/255070/abyss-odyssey) — Shares procedural generation with Katanaut. 805 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255070/)
18. [Void Sols](https://imho.run/games/2736690/void-sols) — Also Souls-like, like Katanaut. 260 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2736690/)
19. [Nightmare: The Lunatic](https://imho.run/games/1842730/nightmare-the-lunatic) — Shares build variety and meta progression with Katanaut. 60 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1842730/)
20. [Blasphemous 2](https://imho.run/games/2114740/blasphemous-2) — Also Metroidvania and Souls-like, like Katanaut. 5,085 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2114740/)
21. [The Surge](https://imho.run/games/378540/the-surge) — Also Souls-like and Cyberpunk, like Katanaut. 4,366 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378540/)
22. [HOTEL BARCELONA](https://imho.run/games/2286600/hotel-barcelona) — A frequent pick in Katanaut players' libraries, and another RPG. 178 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2286600/)
23. [KIBORG](https://imho.run/games/2405060/kiborg) — Also Hack and Slash and Procedural Generation, like Katanaut. 454 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2405060/)
24. [Ghostrunner](https://imho.run/games/1139900/ghostrunner) — Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like Katanaut. 19,213 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1139900/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3032830&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3032830&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3032830&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3032830
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3032830
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Katanaut

Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3032830
- **Developer:** Voidmaw
- **Publisher:** Acclaim, Inc.
- **Genres:** Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Sep 10, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3032830/katanaut)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3032830&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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