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 August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam

Resources

Links

Website

Other

IGDB

Abyss Crawlers Plus

Developer / Publisher: YANEURAGAMES

2018

92%

Very Positive

85 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- post apocalyptic
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- non linear
- skill tree
Tower Hunter: Erza's Trial

Developer / Publisher: IceSitruuna

2019

71%

Mostly Positive

1,974 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- item gated
- side scroll
- Souls-like
- Semi-Linear
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- 2.5D
- boss gated
- combo combat
- equipment
- fantasy
- Metroidvania Lite
Weapon Hacker

Developer / Publisher: Luke Rissacher

2020

95%

Positive

37 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- action
- Sci-Fi
- Semi-Linear
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- exploration
- utility gated
- equipment
Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found

Developer: Hiker Games

Publisher: Digital Smash, Hiker Games

2016

66%

Mixed

324 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Semi-Linear
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- exploration
- 8-Bit
- Has Hub
- equipment
- discrete levels
ScourgeBringer

Developer: Flying Oak Games

Publisher: Dear Villagers, Eastasiasoft, Plug In Digital

2020

86%

Very Positive

3,256 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- item gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- post apocalyptic
- Sci-Fi
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- post game
- accessibility
Munches

Developer / Publisher: gump.dev

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- Semi-Linear
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- exploration
- interconnected map
- combo combat
A Robot Named Fight

Developer: Morningstar Game Studio

Publisher: Hitcents, Morningstar Game Studio

2017

88%

Very Positive

894 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- item gated
- side scroll
- gore
- post apocalyptic
- Sci-Fi
- Semi-Linear
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- boss gated
- permadeath
- Co-op
- equipment
- bullet hell
Marrow

Developer / Publisher: Fever Dream Gameworks

2016

78%

Mostly Positive

59 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- item gated
- side scroll
- action
- gore
- horror
- Souls-like
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- exploration
- interconnected map
- post game
Throne of Marrow

Developer / Publisher: Mr Sheriffen

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- horror
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- permadeath
MegaSphere

Developer / Publisher: AKGames

2015

64%

Mixed

133 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- Sci-Fi
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- Demo Available
- Early Access
- permadeath
After Shadows

Developer / Publisher: Insidious Games

2021

71%

Mostly Positive

14 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- side scroll
- procedural
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- hand drawn
Rise Achlys

Developer / Publisher: Good Game Design Folks

Coming soon

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- action
- gore
- Souls-like
- Semi-Linear
- Roguelite / Roguelike
- Differences
- stamina system
- fantasy
- gothic
- skill tree
- discrete levels
- Metroidvania Lite

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