Katanaut now available, published by Acclaim

The video game titled “Katanaut”, which features side-scrolling action in a roguelite style with Metroidvania elements, has been released on PC through Steam. Developed by Voidmaw, it is currently available at a launch discount price of $14.39. Acclaim, a newly revealed publisher, is handling its distribution. This information was recently made public by the company.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

As a die-hard fan, I’d describe Katanaut as my personal favorite action-adventure game that seamlessly blends Metroidvania and roguelike elements. In this captivating journey, you find yourself navigating through a crumbling space station, where each room is thoughtfully crafted yet dynamically generated. Each playthrough presents new obstacles to conquer, ensuring an exhilarating experience every time!

Expertise in frenetic, multi-faceted battles that incorporate close-quarters strikes, distant attacks, and a wealth of unlockable abilities awaits you. Discover hidden mysteries, confront lethal adversaries, and endure against progressively challenging bosses in a realm where futuristic cyberpunk merges with terrifying cosmic dread.

As a keen player, I can say that there are no checkpoints in this game. With each death, I’m given another chance, equipped with fresh insights and new skills to carve out my own route through the turmoil. I delve deeper, adapt quickly, and strive to conquer, for the station morphs with every playthrough, concealing secrets that are just waiting to be discovered.

Key Features

  • Diverse Builds – Experiment with different weapons, guns, and abilities to create a strategy that matches your style, or something completely unexpected.
  • Fluid and Fast-Paced Combat – Experience a unique mixture of hand-crafted and procedurally generated levels where it could be a quick and easy run, or an intense onslaught of surprises.
  • Unlockable Arsenal – Roguelites aren’t roguelites without unlockable items! Katanaut offers a vast number of weapons, skills, and perks waiting to be discovered and upgraded.
  • High-Stakes Combat – Got quick reflexes? We serve up speedy fights where playing smart and thinking quick can make all the difference.
  • Pixel-Perfect Design – Experience a pixel-art universe where all the details were refined and designed by hand. All to inspire the unsettling beauty of this cosmic nightmare!
  • Synthwave Soundtrack – Our soundtrack brings immersive energy to every battle and simultaneously aims to paint the vibe of the station’s darkest corners—all made by one immensely talented musician!
  • Evolving Abilities and Perks – Gather currency to unlock powerful skills, passive enhancements, and game-changing perks that shape each run.
  • Hidden Secrets and NPC Interactions – Discover hidden areas, mysterious NPCs, and elite challenges that reward keen exploration and curiosity.

Watch a new trailer below.

Launch Trailer

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2025-09-10 21:47