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8 Games with a cyberpunk setting like Katana ZERO Soundtrack that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Katana ZERO Soundtrack down to the 8 that fit the “Cyberpunk” category. STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜, Mega Man Zero and Dex 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 “Cyberpunk” 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. Mega Man Zero and Dex follow close behind.

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The best games with a cyberpunk setting like Katana ZERO Soundtrack

8 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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NGL74
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
Closest on genre
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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals51
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Mega Man Zero

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

With Katana ZERO Soundtrack it shares deep RPG systems, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is shooting mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting82Visuals51
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Dex

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Dex
Closest on visuals
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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Battletoads

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Battletoads
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

Genre puts it alongside Katana ZERO Soundtrack, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Visuals51Game mode35
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The Longest Journey

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The Longest Journey
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

On paper it is what Katana ZERO Soundtrack is — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: magic-based combat.

It predates Katana ZERO Soundtrack by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting83Tone78Visuals51Combat0
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BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreCyberpunk2DPixel Art
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

If Katana ZERO Soundtrack worked for you because of deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting: post-apocalyptic world.

Released 4 years after Katana ZERO Soundtrack.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone84Setting52
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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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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

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NGL93
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreCyberpunk2D
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Katana ZERO Soundtrack and shares deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. To that it adds 2D presentation and a cyberpunk setting. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings horror setting and co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Tone76Setting68Visuals45Game mode33

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