Underplayed Gems

Karina Katana (2023)

Karina Katana cover
Developer
JOZU GAMES
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

More games like this

How it feels

A 2D action adventure where you progress through distinct biomes, leveling skills and exploiting enemy weaknesses while collecting items to upgrade gear.

actionadventure2dlevel-basedskill progressionenemy varietyitem collectiontimed challenges

What players say

Players describe a short retro platformer with a steep difficulty spike on the final level. The combat feels useless to some, and the camera jerks when you change direction. Upgrades and costumes are plentiful but confusing. Players split on whether the challenge is rewarding or frustrating.

Screenshots

Karina Katana screenshot 1Karina Katana screenshot 2Karina Katana screenshot 3Karina Katana screenshot 4Karina Katana screenshot 5

More games like this

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.