Games Like Katana ZERO

SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Story Rich 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its 2D cyberpunk setting, emotional story, and momentum-heavy grappling combat make it the closest thing to Katana ZERO's stylish narrative action.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.7%, Fast-Paced 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Difficult 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It trades pixel art for first-person parkour, but the instant-death swordplay, time-slow reflex play, and neon cyberpunk mood are an almost perfect tonal match.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 36.6%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Violent 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Gore 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Katana ZERO, it turns split-second planning, one-hit lethality, and a killer synth soundtrack into a hypnotic flow of violent mastery.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.5%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Violent 13.8%, Platformer 10.7%, Gore 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its acrobatic slow-motion gunfights capture the same stylish murder-ballet feeling even if the weapon focus shifts from blades to bullets.

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 40.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, Difficult 10.9%, Gore 8%, Violent 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is another grim, soundtrack-driven 2D action game built around lethal rooms, fast resets, and figuring out the cleanest possible kill route.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 19.6%, Cyberpunk 18.1%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Difficult 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Katana ZERO's love of stylish high-pressure combat, immaculate soundtrack, and die-fast learn-fast intensity.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.4%, Great Soundtrack 30.2%, Platformer 18%, Story Rich 9.5%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Although first-person, its speedrun combat-puzzles and movement chaining hit the same addictive flow-state as Katana ZERO's best levels.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.9%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Violent 8.6%, Gore 6.7%, Difficult 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: If you want more cyberpunk ultraviolence backed by pounding electronic music and a bleak future aesthetic, RUINER nails that mood.

Enter an inexplicable, abstract mansion to rescue a loved one in this fast-paced, brutal, and dark roguelite filled with precise but savage gunplay and time-bending slow motion. Face your inner demons and unveil the secrets of the Mansion.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 27.8%, Violent 19.9%, Noir 15.2%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its Hotline-style one-hit-kill structure, hallucinatory presentation, and slow-motion bursts echo Katana ZERO's speed, brutality, and altered-state vibe.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.

Why similar: Ninja 41.8% ★, Platformer 17.9%, Violent 12.3%, Gore 8.6%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers razor-sharp 2D ninja movement and instant-fail tension, with a similarly precise emphasis on reading rooms and executing cleanly.

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Violent 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This compact cyberpunk slasher distills Katana ZERO's neon samurai fantasy into pure score-chasing survival.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Ninja 22% ★, Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D Platformer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its responsive ninja movement, sharp writing, and slick 2D action make it a natural pick if you loved Katana ZERO's platforming and personality.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Ninja 22.5% ★, Cyberpunk 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Platformer 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its tight ninja platforming and reaction-heavy combat scratch the same pixel-perfect action itch, even with a more retro tone.

ScourgeBringer is a fast-paced free-moving roguelite platformer. Help Kyhra to explore the unknown and slash her way through ancient machines guarding the seal of her past, and maybe the redemption of humanity.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Action 16%, Platformer 13.1%, Indie 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its ultra-mobile 2D combat is less story-focused, but the constant aggression and split-second reaction play feel very familiar.

ANOMALY AGENT is a cyberpunk action-adventure featuring fluid combat, a time-bending story, quirky characters and a catchy synthwave soundtrack! Punch or shoot through mobs of enemies, impact the story with your choices and stop the anomalies before the world plunges into chaos!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.5%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Platformer 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%

Why You'll Like It: This story-driven cyberpunk action-platformer leans into stylish combos, boss fights, and neon presentation in a very Katana-adjacent way.

Enjoy action-packed flashy combat with incredibly satisfying combos and responsive controls! Numerous characters, each with completely unique playstyles and loads of unlockable moves & upgrades! This action roguelike sets the bar for fluid fast-paced action.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.6%, Platformer 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its fluid combo systems and high-speed 2D action deliver a similarly stylish combat rush, just with a roguelite loop.

Blade Assault is a 2D action rogue-lite platformer with beautiful pixel art set in a desolate sci-fi world. Fight against the corrupt military of Esperanza as part of the resistance force of the Undercity. Bring the corrupt to justice by becoming stronger and fighting alongside your trusty comrades.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Platformer 15.4%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Hack and Slash 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the cyberpunk pixel-art action-platforming appeal, though its roguelite structure makes it a bit less tightly authored.

Blast your way through the streets of Hong Kong in a fast-paced, top-down shooter. Inspired by classic action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre places you at the center of a hard-boiled revenge story, filled with brutal, cinematic shootouts and vivid underworld locations.

Why similar: Violent 25.5%, Difficult 20.7%, Gore 20.1%, Story Rich 14.9%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: Slow motion, instant death, and room-by-room perfectionism make this a strong top-down counterpart to Katana ZERO's combat rhythm.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.4%, Fast-Paced 16%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Violent 10.2%, Gore 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same druggy neon violence and soundtrack-driven intensity as the first game, even if it's a bit rougher around the edges.

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.8%, Platformer 12.7%, Violent 11.5%, 2D Platformer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling cyberpunk action game delivers chunky pixel violence, stylish presentation, and relentless momentum in a similarly cool future-noir world.

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.7%, Difficult 13.8%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the moody pixel-art atmosphere, cryptic storytelling, and excellent soundtrack, though it is more exploratory than Katana ZERO.

Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Platformer 19.7%, Difficult 18%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While less narrative-driven, its crisp movement, dodge timing, and lethal 2D combat make it a strong mechanical match.

ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Great Soundtrack 20.5%, Cyberpunk 20.2%, Action 14.4%, Platformer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes flashy side-scrolling hack-and-slash combat with a meta narrative and breakneck pacing that feels very at home next to Katana ZERO.

Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Platformer 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 18.6%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Retro 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cyber-ninja theme, hard-hitting 2D action, and fast stage-based pacing make it an easy fit for Katana ZERO fans.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.9%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Ninja 8.8% ★, Fast-Paced 8.2%, Cyberpunk 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more bombastic and 3D, but the high-speed blade combat, attitude, and unforgettable soundtrack will still resonate.

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 59.5%, Violent 15.8%, Action 15.8%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: The acrobatic gunplay, slow-motion stunts, and relentless forward momentum make it a great 3D detour for players chasing pure style.

Become symphonic in Narita Boy! A radical action-adventure as a legendary pixel hero trapped as a mere echo within the Digital Kingdom. Discover the mysteries behind the Techno-sword, lock swords with the corrupt and tainted Stallions. Save the world!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 17.3%, Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15%, Story Rich 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: For the synth-soaked digital-world vibe and pixel-art style, Narita Boy offers a similarly cool audiovisual trip with action-platforming flavor.

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Why similar: Ninja 22.4% ★, Platformer 12.3%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Difficult 8.5%

One-hit kill die-retry murderballet. Left for dead by a colorful band of bandits: you will chain killing sprees to exact revenge on the treacherous Mr. Black Wolf. Improvise your kills with utterly everything you can get your hands on: from carrots to plasma guns.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.3%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Violent 16.9%, Difficult 16.2%, Gore 14%

Why You'll Like It: Its one-hit-kill rooms and stylish chains of improvisational violence tap into a similar perfectionist action high.

Olija is a game about Faraday's quest, a man shipwrecked then trapped in the mysterious country of Terraphage. Armed with a legendary harpoon, he and other castaways try to leave this hostile country to return to their homelands.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.8%, Platformer 20%, 2D Platformer 19%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its moody 2D action-adventure tone and snappy movement and combat make it a quieter but still fitting companion piece.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 22.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Gore 14.1%, Violent 13.2%, Platformer 11.1%

Black Future ’88 is a Synth-Punk roguelike 2D action Shooter. Vertically climb an always evolving procedural tower to reach the top and kill its insane owner…before your heart explodes. Shoot, slash, dash and upgrade yourself to survive the endless waves of Homicidal AI, Traps & Colossal Wardens.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 56.7%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Platformer 8.2%, Indie 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: This neon cyberpunk roguelite has the same grim future style and frantic action, just in a more run-based structure.

MO: Astray is a pixel art, side-scrolling, action-platformer. Lead MO through mind-bending puzzles using special abilities. Bizarre enemies, threatening traps and ingenious level designs await.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 20%, Pixel Graphics 18.4%, Platformer 13.1%, Gore 9.2%, Violent 7.4%

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.3%, Fast-Paced 20.7%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.8%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Violent 11.3%, Action 10.5%, Gore 8.7%

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Platformer 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Gore 11.9%, Action 9.1%

"Kats Trigger" is story-driven, hyper-speed action. Shoot, slash, and fly through explosive combat. In a beautifully crafted pixel art world, witness the bond between Otter and Stray Cat.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Story Rich 10.9%, Noir 10.8%

Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.5%, Platformer 21.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Action 5.6%

With its cyberpunk city brought to life with retro graphics, Ninja Issen invites players into a world filled with "hyper ninja action" as they work alone to annihilate waves of enemy troops using a variety of ninja skills and fight bosses coming at you with relentless, diverse attack patterns.

Why similar: Ninja 22.6% ★, Cyberpunk 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 7.2%, Hack and Slash 6.2%

Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.7%, Fast-Paced 21.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Ninja 12.5% ★, Difficult 10.7%

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.7%, Great Soundtrack 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Story Rich 11.7%, Violent 2.4%

Ronin is stylish a turn-based action platformer following the exploits of a vengeful heroine determined to strike down five prominent figures of a powerful corporation.

Why similar: Ninja 33.2% ★, Platformer 16.4%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Difficult 7.9%

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 48.9%, Cyberpunk 28.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Sci-fi 3.9%, Indie 3.2%

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Platformer 13%, 2D Platformer 11.5%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Ninja 27% ★, Hack and Slash 21.5%, Violent 10.5%, Gore 10%, Action 8.9%

APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.8%, Violent 20.3%, Gore 16%, Difficult 15.8%, Action 7.5%

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 42.9% ★, Cyberpunk 14.2%, Action 11.6%, Difficult 9.8%, Fast-Paced 7.4%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 31.7%, Pixel Graphics 25%, Story Rich 8.9%, Cyberpunk 7.6%, Difficult 6.9%

Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 46.2%, Platformer 23.8%, Retro 11.1%, Action 10%, Indie 5.9%

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 46.8%, Cyberpunk 40.1%, Action 10%, Indie 2%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 23.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Platformer 15.1%, Difficult 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%

A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 33.5%, Violent 22.2%, Gore 19.7%, Action 18.2%, Indie 3.7%

Gravity Circuit is a flashy action packed 2D platformer in the spirit of console classics. Follow Kai, a lone operative war hero who harnesses the mysterious powers of the Gravity Circuit, on an adventure in a futuristic world inhabited by sentient robots.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, 2D Platformer 12%

Bloody stealth platformer, about the ninja in which you cut the enemies into pieces.

Why similar: Ninja 24.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Platformer 12.5%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Difficult 8.4%

Agent in Depth is a daring action-platformer featuring fast-paced action and instant-death combat. You’ll run, jump, aim, and deflect bullets with your katana to blow up your enemies. No checkpoints, no upgrades: just pure skills. Deflect, die, learn, repeat. Be better, be faster.

Why similar: Ninja 27% ★, Cyberpunk 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, 2D Platformer 11%, Story Rich 9.9%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.1%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Platformer 15.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Action 9.5%

Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.

Why similar: Violent 22.2%, Gore 18.7%, Platformer 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Action 9.9%

ANNO: Mutationem is an action-adventure game with RPG elements set in a cyberpunk world, featuring a unique mix of pixelated 2D & 3D graphic style with a rich, dark and bizarre plot.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 39.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, 2D Platformer 14%, Story Rich 11.4%, Action 5.7%

Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.

Why similar: Platformer 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Difficult 15.8%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Action 9.9%

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Difficult 49.3%, Action 23.3%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Indie 5.4%, Singleplayer 5%