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We filtered the 49 games similar to Katana ZERO down to the 32 that fit the “Platformer” category. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and Mega Man Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Katana ZERO.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft

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Within the “Platformer” category, the closest game to Katana ZERO is Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and Mega Man Zero follow close behind.

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The best platformer games like Katana ZERO

32 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Katana ZERO. 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.

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Katana ZERO, 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

Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2002Dev Capcom

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping strong narrative focus

BlazBlue Entropy Effect
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreCyberpunk2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Katana ZERO, 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

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
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.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative2D
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrative2DFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
RPGAction RPG
SoloDark2DHorror
Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

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

Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrative2DPixel Art
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Katana ZERO, 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

Batman: The Video Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
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.

Castlevania: Bloodlines
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeDark2DLoot
Year 1994Dev Konami

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMagic
Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

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

Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleePixel Art2DProcedural
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

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