Katana X
VR sword simulation with physics-based slicing and high-score challenges
Aargle, LLC · Released Jun 9, 2017 · Early Access
Early Access, no updates for over a year
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 65% of 95
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 9 years ago
- Jul 13, 2017
What is Katana X?
This single-player VR game uses tracked motion controllers for fruit-slicing modes and tatami mat cutting challenges. You align the sword's edge with each cut, avoid hitting bombs, and build combos. Training modes introduce the basics, and you can swap sword blades and handles.
For you if...
- +you like competing for positions on score leaderboards
- +you want a physically active game for short sessions
Not for you if...
- −you want a broad range of activities beyond slicing
What players say
65% of 95 reviews are positive
Players praise the simple controls and the technique needed to score well. Common complaints include blade latency, unreliable cutting, performance problems, and a lack of updates.
Screenshots and trailer
Katana X system requirements
Minimum: GTX 970, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Katana X?
Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.
Set up my PC →Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Processor
- Intel i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Intel i7 4770k
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 980ti
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 8 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
Does Katana X have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Katana X 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
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, VR
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Katana X 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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Recent updates
- Jul 12, 2017 · Patch
- Jul 12, 2017 · Patch
- Jul 9, 2017 · Bug Patch
- Jul 9, 2017 · Bug Patch
- Jul 7, 2017 · Patch / Score Reset
