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Akai Katana Shin

Side-scrolling bullet hell where you can block and dispel attacks

CITY CONNECTION, TAKE×0FF · Published by CITY CONNECTION · Released Dec 14, 2022

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Reviews
Very Positive
95% of 97
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Mar 16, 2023
Minimum PC
GeForce GT 1030
8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Akai Katana Shin?

This horizontal bullet-hell shooter bundles the original Akai Katana with its Shin and Zetsu variants. You fight through stages in a world resembling Taisho-era Japan, where war pits family members and old friends against each other. You switch between a fighter and a giant ninja, using shot modes that prioritize either firepower or mobility.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy chasing high scores through demanding arcade stages
  • +you want dedicated stage training to practice difficult sections

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slow combat with sparse enemy fire

What players say

95% of 97 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and visual presentation. A recent reviewer reports input delay when using bombs or transforming.

Screenshots and trailer

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Akai Katana Shin system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 1030, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Core i5-6500
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Akai Katana Shin have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Akai Katana Shin run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
35
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, French, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Korean.

Does Akai Katana Shin 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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