Underplayed Gems

Lightning Katana (2025)

Lightning Katana cover
Developer
Juicy Pulp Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

It plays like a blistering arcade shooter where split-second parries and agile dodges keep you on the edge, with retro pixel art and a stylish hyper combo system.

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What players say

Players love the fluid swordplay and parry mechanics, often comparing it to Doom or Katana Zero. They praise the challenge and replayability from chasing better ranks, though many note the campaign is very short. Crashes have caused save wipes for at least one player.

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