Katana ZERO vs Slave Zero X
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Katana ZERO wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Katana ZERO is $5.56 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Katana ZERO | Slave Zero X |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 76 | 61 |
| Quality | 93 | 61 |
| Value | 76 | 74 |
| Popularity | 39 | 43 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.69 | $11.25 |
| Steam Review Score | 98% positive | 75.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 128 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Katana ZEROSlave Zero X
Details and requirements
| Item | Katana ZERO | Slave Zero X |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 18, 2019 | February 21, 2024 |
| Developers | Askiisoft | Poppy Works |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Ziggurat, Beep Japan Inc. |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 | Windows 10/11 64-Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent | Intel i5 4430 (3.0 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (3.4 GHz) |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce 8800 GTS (512 MB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7950 (3 GB) |
| Storage (minimum) | 200 MB available space | 6 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Katana ZERO or Slave Zero X?
Katana ZERO won the comparison against Slave Zero X based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Katana ZERO worth buying over Slave Zero X?
Based on the metrics, Katana ZERO won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Katana ZERO currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC