Katanaut

Developer / Publisher: Voidmaw

Sep 10, 2025

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
item gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

procedural

Themes

gore
horror
post apocalyptic
Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

Souls-like
Roguelite / Roguelike

Summary

Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twisted, once-human horrors. Adapt, survive, and descend into the shadows to uncover dark secrets.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam

Resources

Links

Website

Other

IGDB

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- Differences
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- pixel
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Very Positive

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- gore
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- Differences
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Mostly Positive

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MV Temperature
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- Differences
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MV Temperature
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- Differences
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Mostly Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
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Positive

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- post apocalyptic
- Sci-Fi
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
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MV Temperature
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- side scroll
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- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- exploration
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- non linear
- multiple characters
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