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We filtered the 49 games similar to Katana ZERO Soundtrack down to the 30 that fit the “PC” category. BlazBlue Entropy Effect, STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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The best games like Katana ZERO Soundtrack on PC

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Katana ZERO Soundtrack. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1BlazBlue Entropy EffectClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreCyberpunk2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Katana ZERO Soundtrack, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation, post-apocalyptic world and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

Released 4 years after Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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#2STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜Closest on setting

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SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk2D

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Katana ZERO Soundtrack, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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#3ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Katana ZERO Soundtrack: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping setting cyberpunk

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Katana ZERO Soundtrack: setting.

Released 6 years after Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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#4Aztaka

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SoloMeleeNarrative2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Katana ZERO Soundtrack, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and combat magic, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Katana ZERO Soundtrack: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloMeleeNarrative2DFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Katana ZERO Soundtrack: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Katana ZERO Soundtrack: setting and tone.

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#6NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

Released 6 years after Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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#7Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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SoloDark2DHorror

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Katana ZERO Soundtrack, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Katana ZERO Soundtrack: setting and tone.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Dex

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Katana ZERO Soundtrack: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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#9BloodRayne (Legacy)

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrative2D

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Katana ZERO Soundtrack: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror setting, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Where it drifts furthest from Katana ZERO Soundtrack: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Katana ZERO Soundtrack, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Katana ZERO Soundtrack: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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#11The Revenge of Shinobi

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SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Chasm

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SoloMeleePixel Art2DProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Katana ZERO Soundtrack, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Katana ZERO Soundtrack: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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#13Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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SoloMelee2DMagic

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Katana ZERO Soundtrack, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Below Kryll

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SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Katana ZERO Soundtrack, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Below Kryll is a huge world filled with crazy adventures! A tight single-player 2D platforming action-RPG at heart, Below Kryll is a vast, online, continuous world composed of developer and player made adventures.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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#15Islets

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SoloMeleeNarrative2DCozy

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Katana ZERO Soundtrack, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Katana ZERO Soundtrack: setting and tone.

Released 3 years after Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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