The Action Awaits in Katanaut
Katanaut has officially landed on Steam, offering a brutal mix of pixel art carnage and tense, skill-based combat. Priced at 17.99 dollars with a two-week launch discount of 20%, this action roguelite plunges players into the chaotic remains of a doomed space station. The game’s debut was highlighted during today’s Play Acclaim Showcase, where the revived publisher revealed Katanaut as part of its upcoming lineup. Acclaim also confirmed plans to bring the game to consoles next year, with specific release dates to be announced.
To mark the launch, Acclaim is preparing a unique giveaway featuring a one of a kind Katanaut branded katana. Fans can follow @PlayAcclaim on social media for details on how to enter.
Katanaut draws inspiration from Metroidvania adventures and classic action platformers, with an added layer of roguelite unpredictability. The story unfolds aboard a massive space station that suffered a mysterious disaster. Once human inhabitants have turned into monstrous threats, players must uncover the truth while surviving the station’s collapsing corridors. Combat takes a souls-like approach, demanding precision, timing, and quick thinking.
Players can unlock an array of melee weapons, firearms, and magic-like abilities, experimenting with strategies as they navigate an ever-shifting labyrinth of horrors. Each descent into the station introduces more haunting environments and increasingly inhuman enemies, ensuring no two runs feel the same. Every encounter becomes a test of nerve, where reflexes and planning are your only protection against disaster.
Whether you are piecing together clever combos or fine-tuning a perfect build, each defeat offers insight into the station’s secrets. Katanaut challenges players to adapt, persevere, and carve their path through its unforgiving depths, one strike at a time.