Katana Kata

Souls-like swordplay built around timing and the direction of attacks

Stas Shostak, Alexander Sitnikov · Published by Stas Shostak · Released Jan 28, 2020 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mixed; 67% of 69
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 27, 2025
Minimum PC: Discrete with 2 GB VRAM; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Katana Kata?

A single-player action game in a historical setting, where you fight through different locations to kill your master's former apprentices and correct his past mistakes. You try different weapons and combine attacks, blocks, parries, and dodges to defeat enemies.

For you if...

+you enjoy studying opponents and improving through repeated attempts

Not for you if...

−you want forgiving fights and steady, easy progress
−you prefer to avoid violence and gore

What players say

67% of 69 reviews are positive

Players praise the swordplay, particularly the depth beneath its basic moves. Recurring complaints describe the game as unfinished or abandoned, with some players also reporting bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

Katana Kata system requirements

Minimum: Discrete with 2 GB VRAM, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 7 or better 64-bit
Processor: i5
Graphics: Discrete with 2 GB VRAM
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

Does Katana Kata have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Katana Kata run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 13
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Russian, Ukrainian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Katana Kata use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam