Games Like Katanaut

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: Souls-like 15.6%, Metroidvania 15.3%, Hack and Slash 11%, Action Roguelike 10.3%, Roguelike 8.6%

Spiritfall is a fast-paced Action Roguelite with combat inspired by Platform Fighters. Slash, smash, launch, and wall-splat a multitude of enemies using an ever-changing arsenal of divine powers.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 18%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Difficult 13.9%, Roguelite 13.4%, Roguelike 12.2%

Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.3%, Metroidvania 26.2%, Cyberpunk 21%, Platformer 8.6%, Difficult 4.9%

Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

Why similar: Souls-like 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Difficult 12.7%, Roguelite 12.3%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22%, Fast-Paced 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15%, Platformer 10.9%, Difficult 10.8%

Nightmare: The Lunatic is a parrying action rogue-lite platformer game about escaping a nightmare. Constantly swap between 3 weapons, use special attacks, and avoid and parry enemy attacks. Strengthen yourself by collecting powerful and unique totems.

Why similar: Souls-like 14.9%, Metroidvania 13.4%, Hack and Slash 13.2%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 10.6%

In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelike 20.7%, Roguelite 20.2%, Action 5.9%

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.3%, Souls-like 30.2%, Difficult 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Platformer 7.1%

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: Metroidvania 19.4%, Souls-like 19%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Roguelite 10.9%

In this challenging, fast-paced roguelite, every death is a unique chance to rewrite fate, save Persia or die trying. Master fluid, acrobatic combat and parkour as you explore your kingdom to right your wrongs!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 15.2%, Souls-like 13.7%, Platformer 12.1%

Madshot is a fast-paced, acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter. Survive the ever-changing road through Cthulhu and beyond. Equip endless upgrade combinations as you fight your way through horrific monsters and multi-phased boss battles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.4%, Fast-Paced 20.6%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Roguelite 10.2%, Procedural Generation 9.8%

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: Metroidvania 35.4%, Souls-like 30.1%, Difficult 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Platformer 5.9%

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: Metroidvania 21.8%, Souls-like 19.5%, Difficult 11.5%, Platformer 10.1%, Hack and Slash 8%

Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Cyberpunk 27.3%, Platformer 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 4.6%

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: Souls-like 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Cyberpunk 15.2%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 10.1%

Skelly Selest is a score-attack hack slash dash run 'n' gun-athon. Venture into the procedurally generated perdition depths of Hell to purge the evil taint of the Deamonica Netherlords and their fiendly followers.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelite 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14%, Roguelike 12.9%, Difficult 10.5%

Dodge enemies' attacks, activate lethal traps and customize your hero in StormEdge. Brace yourself for the dangerous Elemental Storms that will put your skills to the test!

Why similar: Souls-like 16.3%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Roguelite 13.1%, Hack and Slash 12.1%, Action Roguelike 11.8%

Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.

Why similar: Platformer 19.4%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Difficult 12.2%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Roguelike 11.7%

Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

Why similar: Samurai 35.6% ★, Souls-like 16.4%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Roguelite 9.7%, Roguelike 8.7%

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: Roguelite 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Metroidvania 11.4%, Roguelike 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.

Why similar: Metroidvania 40%, Lovecraftian 36.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Action 4.9%, 2D 4.5%

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: Samurai 48.7% ★, Difficult 12.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Action 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

PlatyGuard: Swarm Slayer is a 2D action roguelike platformer RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, infused with biopunk and dark sci-fi flair. Survive the chaos, clash with mutant foes, and explore mysterious sites in this indie adventure!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 17.3%, Roguelike 15.4%, Platformer 8.1%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Action Roguelike 23.2%, Roguelite 14%, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Roguelike 12.5%

An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.5%, Action Roguelike 22.3%, Roguelike 16.9%, Roguelite 16%, Cyberpunk 7.7%

Summum Aeterna is a fast-paced Roguelite inspired by the Metroidvania Aeterna Noctis. Create your own worlds, challenges, difficulty and influences in each new run. Die, learn, become stronger, and achieve victory. Death is inevitable, but glory is only for the chosen.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 12.3%

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 19.9%, Roguelike 15.6%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Roguelite 11.2%, Platformer 11%

Musashi vs Cthulhu (or MxC) is a fast paced action game where you take control of Musashi - the most famous warrior from feudal Japan -,as he’s fighting for his life. The ronin is a victim of a terrible curse that makes him a target for unspeakable monsters.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26%, Lovecraftian 21.4%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Souls-like 9.2%, Metroidvania 9%

Shapeshift into powerful characters in real time, chain impactful combos, and tear through waves of deadly machines and brutal bosses in this fast-paced hack-and-slash rogue-lite.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.8%, Souls-like 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.1%, Action Roguelike 15%, Difficult 11.1%

Aura of Worlds is a chaotic, creative tactics rogue-lite platformer. Explore multiple dangerous worlds where you utilize creative abilities & wield the environment to your advantage. Blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths & outwit powerful guardians!

Why similar: Souls-like 17.7%, Metroidvania 17.7%, Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 9%, Action Roguelike 8.9%

Usurper is a Metroidvania Action-RPG. With Eldritch horrors having been unleashed by the outer-worldly Citadel, your job is to rid London of its terrors. Use the new "Guard" system that rewards skillful play and accuracy, to uncover the massive structure and defeat the nightmares lurking within.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43.6%, Lovecraftian 30.8%, Action 8%, Platformer 5.2%, Indie 5%

Die. Adapt. Strike back. Climb Sanctora in this brutal Rogue-lite where every death unlocks powers, heroes, and paths to vengeance.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.5%, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 8%

Rogue Samurai is an intense roguelite action game where you fight relentless waves of enemies as a legendary samurai. Master your skills, unlock powerful abilities, and face epic boss battles in a quest for survival.

Why similar: Samurai 54.3% ★, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 13%, Roguelike 11.9%, Action 2.9%

Blade of the Netherworld is a fast-paced 2D Roguelite platformer. Don divine masks as a Yin-Yang Enforcer, slashing through the underworld to defeat gods, demons, and spirits. Combine a variety of items, master combat skills, and create limitless, high-speed carnage with a free-form action system.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelike 14%, Roguelite 13.7%, Platformer 9.9%

Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!

Why similar: Souls-like 17%, Fast-Paced 15.1%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Difficult 9.8%

Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!

Why similar: Souls-like 18.5%, Metroidvania 17.9%, Roguelike 10.9%, Difficult 8.8%, Action Roguelike 8.6%

Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in this challenging, narrative-rich roguelike. Master deep combat. Slide blocks of ancient ruins. Defeat bestial abominations. Loot, level up, strategize, fight, die and wake up anew. Unlock the secrets of the Loot River. Immortality is a bittersweet gift.

Why similar: Souls-like 17.3%, Fast-Paced 16.8%, Lovecraftian 13.6%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Difficult 10.9%

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 44.3%, Roguelite 34.9%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.9%

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: Souls-like 19.8%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Difficult 10.9%, Roguelite 10.8%

Discover and destroy increasingly horrifying creatures across an oppressive lofi world, wielding fierce weaponry and powerful magic in this pocket-sized action adventure.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.1%, Action Roguelike 35.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 5.8%, 2D 5.5%

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, Souls-like 29.8%, Hack and Slash 8.8%, Platformer 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

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: Action Roguelike 22%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Procedural Generation 12.2%, Platformer 10.7%

Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Roguelite 19.1%, Difficult 18.7%, Action Roguelike 17.5%, Roguelike 13.6%

Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.

Why similar: Souls-like 22%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Procedural Generation 13.1%, Roguelike 12.7%

Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.3%, Souls-like 19.5%, Metroidvania 18.5%, Roguelite 12.3%, Action Roguelike 10.5%

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: Cyberpunk 29.3%, Hack and Slash 25%, Difficult 24%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 5.7%

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 50.2%, Metroidvania 23.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Platformer 5.9%, 2D 2.8%

Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.5%, Lovecraftian 20.1%, Roguelike 15.4%, Difficult 15.2%, Roguelite 13.6%

Catacomb Kids is a brutal platformer roguelike that pits you against the deadly Catacombs aided only by magic, steel, and your quick reflexes. Traverse procedurally generated dungeons and hack, slash, burn, and blast your way through hordes of things that want to kill you.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Roguelite 20.9%, Procedural Generation 11.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Difficult 8.3%

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 18.5%, Roguelike 16.3%, Procedural Generation 15%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Platformer 11.2%

Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24%, Action Roguelike 20.6%, Roguelite 16.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, Procedural Generation 14.3%

Fast 2D ninja action where every mistake costs everything. Run, dodge, attack and survive as long as you can.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.5%, Roguelike 23.6%, Platformer 13.6%, Difficult 12.5%, Action 6.2%

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower!Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.2%, Roguelike 15.4%, Platformer 14.1%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Difficult 11.8%

Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.6%, Action Roguelike 20.4%, Roguelike 15.8%, Procedural Generation 15.7%, Difficult 11.5%

A challenging action RPG with deep souls-like combat and rogue-like elements. Explore a dreadful dungeon and fight smart enemies that will plan and collaborate between themselves to defeat you.

Why similar: Souls-like 23.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Difficult 13.2%, Roguelite 12.2%, Roguelike 11.7%

Skelethrone is a challenging 2D action platformer with RPG elements inspired by games like Castlevania and Dark Souls.

Why similar: Souls-like 29.3%, Metroidvania 29.2%, Difficult 15.3%, Platformer 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.9%, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, 2D 5.6%, Action 5.5%

Battle through hordes of horrific creatures as you hack and slash your way to the top of the Tower in this rogue-like dungeon crawler game. Choose from a variety of upgrades and weapons, and save the Tower.

Why similar: Souls-like 20.3%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Difficult 13%, Roguelite 12.6%

Delve into Keeper’s Toll, an action-packed roguelite brimming with challenge and despair. Survive against an onslaught of relentless hordes and grueling bosses with skill-based ARPG gameplay. Embrace the darkness and cleanse these cursed lands.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30%, Roguelite 23.8%, Roguelike 20.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, 2D 4.9%