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Katana ZERO

Fast-paced 2D action-platformer with instant deaths and time manipulation

Askiisoft · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Apr 18, 2019

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
98% of 73K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 297 in 30 days
Players
77
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Apr 14, 2025
Minimum PC
7600 GT (256 MB)
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Katana ZERO?

This 2D neo-noir action-platformer takes you through levels where you slash enemies, dodge attacks, deflect gunfire, and manipulate time to survive instant-death combat. The story follows a sword-wielding fighter trying to uncover their past.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast fights that reward repeated attempts
  • +you want a noir story woven into action levels

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike combat where one hit ends an attempt
  • −you prefer open exploration to a sequence of levels

What players say

98% of 72,923 reviews are positive · 94% of 297 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast combat, pixel art, music, and story. The most common complaints are the short length and an ending that leaves major story questions unresolved; some players also find the combat repetitive or the controls imprecise.

Players over time

▼ -32% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 131 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Nov 7, 202677
Nov 6, 202667
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Nov 4, 202672
Nov 3, 202657
Nov 2, 202663
Nov 1, 202699
Oct 31, 202697
Oct 30, 202660
Oct 29, 202666
Oct 28, 202667
Oct 27, 202677
Oct 26, 202672
Oct 25, 2026105
Oct 24, 2026103
Oct 23, 202688
Oct 22, 202660
Oct 21, 202668
Oct 20, 202660
Oct 19, 202675
Oct 18, 2026118
Oct 17, 2026103
Oct 16, 202681
Oct 15, 202699
Oct 14, 2026109
Oct 13, 2026107
Oct 12, 2026106
Oct 11, 2026113
Oct 10, 2026106
Oct 9, 202693
Oct 8, 202684
Oct 7, 202699
Oct 6, 2026112
Oct 5, 2026114
Oct 4, 2026131
Oct 3, 2026129
Oct 2, 2026102
Oct 1, 202666
Sep 30, 202659
Sep 29, 202647
Sep 28, 202654
Sep 27, 202676
Sep 26, 202670
Sep 25, 202657
Sep 24, 202650
Sep 23, 202655
Sep 23, 202654
Sep 22, 202647
Sep 21, 202659

How many players finish Katana ZERO?

50% of Steam players have unlocked «To be continued», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

Katana ZERO screenshot 1

Katana ZERO system requirements

Minimum: 7600 GT (256 MB), 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor
Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000) or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB)
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor
Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce 8800 GTS (512 MB)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space

Does Katana ZERO have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Katana ZERO 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
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
22
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Katana ZERO 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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