4 Hardcore games like Katana ZERO Soundtrack that you should try

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.

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.

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.

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.