5 Games like Katana ZERO on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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.

It comes from the same genre as Katana ZERO and shares deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat. Both also lean on a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

If Katana ZERO worked for you because of deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds pixel art. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.

Shelved next to Katana ZERO 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 visuals: a cartoon aesthetic.

On paper it is what Katana ZERO is — deep RPG systems, melee combat 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 setting and visuals: a space setting.