Action platformer · Askiisoft / Devolver Digital · 2019
Katana ZERO
4.8/5
White hot
A samurai assassin with a time-bending drug plans each room perfectly, then executes it in seconds. Stylish, dark and smart.
Help on offer
Instant restarts; no difficulty menu.
What you do
Clear rooms in one hit, slow time, deflect bullets with your sword, and make dialogue choices that change the story.
Who it suits
Adults who like fast, precise action and a twisty story.
First contact
Each room is a plan; die and it rewinds instantly. The neon pixel art and soundtrack are superb.
The grind
Interrupting conversations changes how people react. The story gets darker and stranger.
When to cool down
Chapters are short; stop at any chapter end.
Burns bright
- Instant retries
- Clever story choices
- Gorgeous pixel art
Burns you
- Short
- Dark themes
Verdict
A neon blade of a game. Short and sharp.
Next in the fire
Written by the Ember Forge desk. Updated 25 October 2026. Facts checked against publisher and store pages at that date. Set a limit with the Cool-down timer before you start.