{"id":70715,"date":"2025-01-17T15:15:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T15:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/katanaut-roguelite-action-space-station-demo"},"modified":"2025-01-17T20:57:49","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T20:57:49","slug":"katanaut-roguelite-action-space-station-demo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/video-games\/katanaut-roguelite-action-space-station-demo","title":{"rendered":"Katanaut, A Roguelite Action Game Set on a Haunted Space Station, Gets Its First Demo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>Katanaut<\/em>, a new action roguelite game by V<!--StartFragment--><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">oidmaw LLC,<\/span> has released its demo, <\/strong>giving players a chance to experience its fast-paced combat and exploration. Set on a massive space station in disarray after a mysterious accident, players must navigate ever-shifting levels filled with hostile enemies, all while trying to uncover the truth behind the disaster that has twisted its former inhabitants into terrifying creatures.<\/p>\n<p>The demo leads into Katanaut&rsquo;s participation in Steam Next Fest this February, where players will get to try out the upcoming game that combines elements of metroidvania and action-platformers. As players descend deeper into the station, they&#8217;ll encounter more dangerous foes and haunting surroundings, and have to use combat to keep themselves alive. <\/p>\n<p>Katanaut provides players with a variety of unlockable weapons, abilities, and perks that can be used to tailor their playstyle. 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