On a massive space station spiraling out of control the action roguelite Katanaut is full of cosmic horrors

With a demo now available, Katanaut is an action roguelite set aboard a massive space station spiraling out of control. It looks like it has some great action, and it's pretty grim.

More: With the station slowly spiraling out of control, and its once-human inhabitants twisted into terrors, you’re the unlucky one tasked with uncovering what is going on... assuming you’re able to survive the station's violent halls with souls-like combat.

Check out the new demo trailer:

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Highlights

• Diverse Builds | Experiment with different weapons, guns, and abilities to create a strategy that matches your style, or something completely unexpected.
• Unique Challenges | Experience a unique mixture of hand-crafted and procedurally generated levels where it could be a quick and easy run, or an intense onslaught of surprises.
• Unlockable Arsenal | Roguelites aren't roguelites without unlockable items! Katanaut offers a vast number of weapons, skills, and perks waiting to be discovered and upgraded.
• High-Stakes Combat | Got quick reflexes? We serve up speedy fights where playing smart and thinking quick can make all the difference.
• Pixel-Perfect Design | Experience a pixel-art universe where all the details are refined and designed by hand. All to inspire the unsettling beauty of this cosmic nightmare!
• Synthwave Soundtrack | Our soundtrack brings immersive energy to every battle and simultaneously aims to paint the vibe of the station’s darkest corners – all made by one immensely talented musician!

I tested out the demo on Kubuntu Linux 24.10 with the latest Proton 9.0-4 and it works without issues. Giving a definite Dead Cells meets Dead Space vibes from this one. With very fast-paced combat and a nice mixture of great lighting with pixel-art it looks great in motion. One to try out and keep an eye on.