Future Games Show GC 2025: Katanaut

I’ve been covering gamescom for about 10 years now here at GameGrin, so I’ve got an idea of a few things it’s safe to expect to see each time. There will always be a generic shooter or two, and at least three games that are a clear copy of whatever won the most “game of the year” awards the previous year, for example. “Shinobi, but in space” isn’t one that I tend to expect, however. So it’s fair to say that Katanaut was something of a surprise.

With pixel-art stylings, a synth-heavy soundtrack, and more space zombies than you’ve ever seen, Katanaut is the kind of game that makes an immediate impact. Take a look at the trailer up there and you will see what I mean, but if that’s not enough and you need to actually experience it for yourself, there’s already a demo on Steam right now. And that’s not all, as the full game is coming on the 10th of September so there’s not too long to wait.