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We filtered the 49 games similar to Katana ZERO Soundtrack down to the 17 that fit the “PlayStation” category. STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and Dust: An Elysian Tail top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Katana ZERO Soundtrack is STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and Dust: An Elysian Tail follow close behind.

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The best games like Katana ZERO Soundtrack on PlayStation

17 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.

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Katana ZERO Soundtrack is deep RPG systems, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals: exploration and discovery, and Metroidvania exploration.

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative2D
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Katana ZERO Soundtrack is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 6 years after Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone93Visuals52Setting0
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Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrative2DFantasy
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Katana ZERO Soundtrack is — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals52Tone45Setting0
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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

Shelved next to Katana ZERO Soundtrack for good reason: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals51Setting0
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Katana ZERO Soundtrack runs through deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation.

Released 6 years after Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

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Dex

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Dex
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Katana ZERO Soundtrack does: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. The common ground extends to a cyberpunk setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat: stealth mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone74Combat51
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BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrative2D
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Katana ZERO Soundtrack is — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: horror setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone78Visuals52Setting0
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Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

Genre puts it alongside Katana ZERO Soundtrack, and so does deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals55Tone42Setting26
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The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

Its point of contact with Katana ZERO Soundtrack is deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals51
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Chasm

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Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleePixel Art2DProcedural
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Katana ZERO Soundtrack is deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to pixel art. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDark2DPixel Art
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

Shelved next to Katana ZERO Soundtrack for good reason: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: magic-based combat and horror setting.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat63Tone45Setting0
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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DStealthRanged
Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Katana ZERO Soundtrack’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: stealth mechanics and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals52Combat41Setting0
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrative2D
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Katana ZERO Soundtrack is — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a cartoon aesthetic.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone77Visuals52Setting0
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Comix Zone

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Comix Zone
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreCyberpunk2D
Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

The genre is the same as Katana ZERO Soundtrack’s, and with it deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. To that it adds 2D presentation and a cyberpunk setting. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings puzzle design and magic-based combat.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat72Setting71Tone54Visuals52
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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

What carries over from Katana ZERO Soundtrack is deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where they diverge is visuals.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals51

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