Katanaut

Dive into the cosmic chaos of Katanaut, a fast-paced and atmospheric action roguelite brimming with Metroidvania-inspired exploration. Trapped on a spiraling space station infested with grotesque horrors, players must slash, dodge, and harness powerful abilities to uncover the secrets lurking within. Every run is a new challenge with branching pathways, while precision combat and strategic upgrades push you to adapt and survive. With haunting environments and thrilling cosmic horror, Katanaut is a journey you won't quickly forget.

Voidmaw
Acclaim, Inc.
September 10, 2025
91 % Positive (101 reviews)
$14.39 Play Now

Features

Ninja-inspired combat

Katanaut features high-speed, precision-based combat with slashes, dodges, and deadly abilities.

Ever-changing pathways

Each run offers new corridors and challenges, adding endless replay value.

Cosmic horror atmosphere

Experience haunting landscapes and twisted foes in the eerie setting of a collapsing space station.

Memory fragment upgrades

Customize your abilities by discovering and unlocking fragments from fallen inhabitants.

Steam Cloud

Save your progress and seamlessly pick up your journey across devices.

Precision combat

Perfect your strategy with souls-like gameplay mechanics that reward timing and skill.

Pixel art design

Enjoy stunning 2D pixel art visuals that bring the cosmic horrors of Katanaut to life.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katanaut about?

Katanaut is a fast-paced action roguelite where players uncover the secrets of a crumbling space station filled with cosmic horrors.

What kind of gameplay does the game offer?

Katanaut blends classic Metroidvania exploration with roguelite mechanics and souls-like precision combat.

Can I expect replay value in Katanaut?

Yes. Each run in Katanaut offers changing pathways and new challenges with unique upgrades to discover.

What makes Katanaut unique?

The game stands out with its combination of cosmic horror, fluid ninja-like combat, and evolving pathways in a haunting space station setting.

What platforms is Katanaut available on?

Katanaut is currently available on Windows.

Does Katanaut support multiplayer?

No, Katanaut is a single-player experience.

Genres

Action

Tags

Action Roguelike Hack and Slash Adventure Roguevania Fast-Paced Metroidvania Platformer Roguelite Replay Value Pixel Graphics Sci-fi Souls-like 2D Roguelike Ninja Lovecraftian Atmospheric Action RPG Side Scroller Difficult

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 7 or newer

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

1 GB available space

Graphics

Vulkan-Capable graphics card

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel i5+

Recommended

Os

Memory

Storage

Graphics

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Turkish
Ukrainian

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