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

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Katana ZERO 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.

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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 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

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Katana ZERO. 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 on genre
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Katana ZERO does: deep RPG systems, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals: this one brings 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

The thread back to Katana ZERO runs through 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 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

What brings it close to Katana ZERO is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. To that it adds 2D presentation and a cyberpunk setting. They part company on combat: this one brings stealth mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone74Combat51
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Battletoads

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

Shelved next to Katana ZERO for good reason: deep RPG systems, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Katana ZERO 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

Same family as Katana ZERO: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings magic-based combat.

It predates Katana ZERO 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

It shares the essentials of what Katana ZERO does: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. To that it adds a cyberpunk setting and single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

Released 4 years after Katana ZERO.

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

Shelved next to Katana ZERO for good reason: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: puzzle design and magic-based combat.

It predates Katana ZERO 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

The genre is the same as Katana ZERO’s, and with it deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. To that it adds a cyberpunk setting and single-player focus. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings horror setting and co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Tone76Setting68Visuals45Game mode33

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