Katanaut

Buy90%

Very Positive · 566 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Voidmaw · Action · Sep 10, 2025

Player review score
90%
Very Positive
Price
$8.98−50%
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
110
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
14
Full audio0 of 14
Subtitles14 of 14

Should I buy Katanaut?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 110 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Combat: 100 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 32 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 566 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
70% of themes are praise30% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
110 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Katanaut is a fast-paced action roguelite that blends science-fiction horror, demanding combat, and rewarding progression into a compelling package.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
100 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It's an addictive roguelite with killer movement, satisfying weapons, and very unforgiving foes to slaughter with said weapons.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
32 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
If you’ve enjoyed games like Dead Cells, Katana Zero or other tight-action roguelites, Katanaut hits that sweet spot of difficulty + reward.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
30 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Together, the visuals and audio create a cohesive experience that consistently reinforces the game's themes of survival, isolation, and discovery.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Because I think the story and setting are interesting—unique, even; it’s just that I don’t really care about the story much in games like this.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
28 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Ambient sounds create a constant sense of unease while exploring abandoned sections of the station, and the energetic soundtrack intensifies the action whenever combat erupts.

+1 more players loved

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay110 reviews
Combat100 reviews
Difficulty32 reviews
Graphics30 reviews
Story28 reviews
Audio28 reviews
Steam Deck7 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls
100% still recommend
Bugs
100% still recommend
Accessibility
100% still recommend
Players complain

No recurring complaints in this sample.

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Camera Comfort
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

On sale, not the lowest
$8.98$17.98−50%

The lowest we've tracked is $5.57.

8 points recordedtoday · $8.98

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