Eugene | Katanaut
@voidmawgames.bsky.social
Solo developer of Katanaut, a fast action-roguelite where precision combat meets eldritch horror!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032830?utm_source=bs-prof
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3032830?utm_source=bs-prof
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Katanaut is coming September 10th, 2025.
#indiegame #gamedev
Katanaut is coming September 10th, 2025.
#indiegame #gamedev
You want to WHAT!?
Real talk: If Katanaut made you smile, I'd be grateful if you drop a review on Steam. They help way more than you think!
Real talk: If Katanaut made you smile, I'd be grateful if you drop a review on Steam. They help way more than you think!
January 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
You want to WHAT!?
Real talk: If Katanaut made you smile, I'd be grateful if you drop a review on Steam. They help way more than you think!
Real talk: If Katanaut made you smile, I'd be grateful if you drop a review on Steam. They help way more than you think!
Katanaut’s first major update is live.
Compete worldwide, dive into new biomes, meet new bosses, unlock new toys.
Bring your Ninja Gaiden footwork, your Dead Cells grit, and your Katana Zero reflexes⚔️
Compete worldwide, dive into new biomes, meet new bosses, unlock new toys.
Bring your Ninja Gaiden footwork, your Dead Cells grit, and your Katana Zero reflexes⚔️
January 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Katanaut’s first major update is live.
Compete worldwide, dive into new biomes, meet new bosses, unlock new toys.
Bring your Ninja Gaiden footwork, your Dead Cells grit, and your Katana Zero reflexes⚔️
Compete worldwide, dive into new biomes, meet new bosses, unlock new toys.
Bring your Ninja Gaiden footwork, your Dead Cells grit, and your Katana Zero reflexes⚔️
Katanauts first major update deployed. Calling all Dead Cells and Katana Zero fans!
Compete worldwide via leaderboards, step into stranger biomes, meet ruder bosses, survive fresh mobs, unlock more toys.
I am in love with the chaos🙃
Compete worldwide via leaderboards, step into stranger biomes, meet ruder bosses, survive fresh mobs, unlock more toys.
I am in love with the chaos🙃
January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Katanauts first major update deployed. Calling all Dead Cells and Katana Zero fans!
Compete worldwide via leaderboards, step into stranger biomes, meet ruder bosses, survive fresh mobs, unlock more toys.
I am in love with the chaos🙃
Compete worldwide via leaderboards, step into stranger biomes, meet ruder bosses, survive fresh mobs, unlock more toys.
I am in love with the chaos🙃
Katanaut v1.1 dropped last week! Global leaderboards, new enemies, biomes, and unlockables :)
January 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Katanaut v1.1 dropped last week! Global leaderboards, new enemies, biomes, and unlockables :)
Imagine thinking I shipped an eldritch roguelite without a banana projector.
January 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Imagine thinking I shipped an eldritch roguelite without a banana projector.
Global leaderboards just hit Katanaut, and it’s been genuinely fun watching the races across different lanes. If you top a category, you earn in-game trophy that the whole station can see.
So many Nauts, so many alternative dimensions, but only one cohesive goal🥳
So many Nauts, so many alternative dimensions, but only one cohesive goal🥳
January 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Global leaderboards just hit Katanaut, and it’s been genuinely fun watching the races across different lanes. If you top a category, you earn in-game trophy that the whole station can see.
So many Nauts, so many alternative dimensions, but only one cohesive goal🥳
So many Nauts, so many alternative dimensions, but only one cohesive goal🥳
My indie games journey in 20 seconds.
January 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
My indie games journey in 20 seconds.
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
What a year 2025 has been for Pirate PR and our clients!
Watch the amazing recap video, which shows you some 2025 highlights as well as an extended look behind the sails for what 2026 has in store...
🔁 = 🫂
youtu.be/TpS5De2wm5U?...
Watch the amazing recap video, which shows you some 2025 highlights as well as an extended look behind the sails for what 2026 has in store...
🔁 = 🫂
youtu.be/TpS5De2wm5U?...
Pirate PR Yearrr 2025 Hype Reel - Compass pointed to 2026!
YouTube video by Pirate PR
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
What a year 2025 has been for Pirate PR and our clients!
Watch the amazing recap video, which shows you some 2025 highlights as well as an extended look behind the sails for what 2026 has in store...
🔁 = 🫂
youtu.be/TpS5De2wm5U?...
Watch the amazing recap video, which shows you some 2025 highlights as well as an extended look behind the sails for what 2026 has in store...
🔁 = 🫂
youtu.be/TpS5De2wm5U?...
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Introducing Emberlash, a weapon that singes and surges as you swap between lightning and fire attacks!
Purchase here: 👉🏻 bit.ly/KatanautB
Katanaut was made by @voidmawgames.bsky.social!
#roguelite #indiegames #indiegamedev #pixelart
Purchase here: 👉🏻 bit.ly/KatanautB
Katanaut was made by @voidmawgames.bsky.social!
#roguelite #indiegames #indiegamedev #pixelart
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Introducing Emberlash, a weapon that singes and surges as you swap between lightning and fire attacks!
Purchase here: 👉🏻 bit.ly/KatanautB
Katanaut was made by @voidmawgames.bsky.social!
#roguelite #indiegames #indiegamedev #pixelart
Purchase here: 👉🏻 bit.ly/KatanautB
Katanaut was made by @voidmawgames.bsky.social!
#roguelite #indiegames #indiegamedev #pixelart
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
What's a rogue-lite without some cool enviroments? Explore a supermassive space station in Katanaut, solo-developed by Eugene of @voidmawgames.bsky.social!
Purchase Now 👉🏻https://bit.ly/KatanautB
Purchase Now 👉🏻https://bit.ly/KatanautB
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
What's a rogue-lite without some cool enviroments? Explore a supermassive space station in Katanaut, solo-developed by Eugene of @voidmawgames.bsky.social!
Purchase Now 👉🏻https://bit.ly/KatanautB
Purchase Now 👉🏻https://bit.ly/KatanautB
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Introducing Iron Fang, a sturdy weapon that parries enemy attacks. Hear what inspired @voidmawgames.bsky.social,
the solo developer of #Katanaut, when making this weapon!
Purchase Now👉🏻 bit.ly/KatanautB
the solo developer of #Katanaut, when making this weapon!
Purchase Now👉🏻 bit.ly/KatanautB
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Introducing Iron Fang, a sturdy weapon that parries enemy attacks. Hear what inspired @voidmawgames.bsky.social,
the solo developer of #Katanaut, when making this weapon!
Purchase Now👉🏻 bit.ly/KatanautB
the solo developer of #Katanaut, when making this weapon!
Purchase Now👉🏻 bit.ly/KatanautB
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Hello indies! It's almost Thanksgaming 2025!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at [email protected] with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at [email protected] with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hello indies! It's almost Thanksgaming 2025!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at [email protected] with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
If you have an unknown indie project in dev or just released, please could you email me at [email protected] with the subject "THANKSGAMING 2025", and a store page and YouTube link? I'll put as many as I can on Kotaku.
Rules next. Reposts appreciated!
Super massive thanks to @baldsquid.bsky.social for this Katanaut review!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfRf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfRf...
Katanaut: Great Mechanics, Rough Edges. Buy/Wait/Skip?
YouTube video by BaldSquid
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Super massive thanks to @baldsquid.bsky.social for this Katanaut review!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfRf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfRf...
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Hey folks!
After much wailing and gnashing of teeth I've set up a newsletter for Helmet Head over the weekend. Will send out monthly progress reports and major news through that going foward. If that tickles your fancy feel free to sign up 😊
#gamedev #indiedev
After much wailing and gnashing of teeth I've set up a newsletter for Helmet Head over the weekend. Will send out monthly progress reports and major news through that going foward. If that tickles your fancy feel free to sign up 😊
#gamedev #indiedev
Helmet Head Newsletter
This newsletter is for sending you Helmet Head news such as Steam updates, demo and release updates, access to closed beta tests, and more!
hedge-knight-games.kit.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
NEW EPISODE - The guys discuss Katanaut, a 2D action-platformer roguelike developed by solo dev @voidmawgames.bsky.social and published by the revived Acclaim. The guys break down the game, its unique body horror aesthetic, and more:
pod.link/1627915473/e...
#gaming #videogames
pod.link/1627915473/e...
#gaming #videogames
pod.link
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
NEW EPISODE - The guys discuss Katanaut, a 2D action-platformer roguelike developed by solo dev @voidmawgames.bsky.social and published by the revived Acclaim. The guys break down the game, its unique body horror aesthetic, and more:
pod.link/1627915473/e...
#gaming #videogames
pod.link/1627915473/e...
#gaming #videogames
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Theres 4 days left on the Katanaut sale! If you like Dead Cells x Katana Zero x Dead Space x Ninja Gaiden, this is for you!
Reading your Steam reviews for Katanaut has been the highlight of my week. Folks sharing their fave runs and unlocks keeps me motivated to add more🙃
Reading your Steam reviews for Katanaut has been the highlight of my week. Folks sharing their fave runs and unlocks keeps me motivated to add more🙃
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Theres 4 days left on the Katanaut sale! If you like Dead Cells x Katana Zero x Dead Space x Ninja Gaiden, this is for you!
Reading your Steam reviews for Katanaut has been the highlight of my week. Folks sharing their fave runs and unlocks keeps me motivated to add more🙃
Reading your Steam reviews for Katanaut has been the highlight of my week. Folks sharing their fave runs and unlocks keeps me motivated to add more🙃
Theres 4 days left on the Katanaut sale! If you like Dead Cells x Katana Zero x Dead Space x Ninja Gaiden, this is for you!
Reading your Steam reviews for Katanaut has been the highlight of my week. Folks sharing their fave runs and unlocks keeps me motivated to add more🙃
Reading your Steam reviews for Katanaut has been the highlight of my week. Folks sharing their fave runs and unlocks keeps me motivated to add more🙃
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Theres 4 days left on the Katanaut sale! If you like Dead Cells x Katana Zero x Dead Space x Ninja Gaiden, this is for you!
Reading your Steam reviews for Katanaut has been the highlight of my week. Folks sharing their fave runs and unlocks keeps me motivated to add more🙃
Reading your Steam reviews for Katanaut has been the highlight of my week. Folks sharing their fave runs and unlocks keeps me motivated to add more🙃
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Thanks to @voidmawgames.bsky.social for giving me time today to answer a few additional questions about the #Katanaut situation, as well a few extra dev-specific things!
Stick it in your eyeballs or risk mutating into a #cosmichorror: tinyurl.com/katanaut
#GamingNews @playacclaim.bsky.social
Stick it in your eyeballs or risk mutating into a #cosmichorror: tinyurl.com/katanaut
#GamingNews @playacclaim.bsky.social
“It Can Feel Like The Wild West at Times” - Katanaut Dev on Getting 52,000 Wishlists But Only 11 Players
Voidmaw, the dev behind recent hack 'n slash release Katanaut, talked to Eneba about getting 52K wishlists but only 11 players.
tinyurl.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thanks to @voidmawgames.bsky.social for giving me time today to answer a few additional questions about the #Katanaut situation, as well a few extra dev-specific things!
Stick it in your eyeballs or risk mutating into a #cosmichorror: tinyurl.com/katanaut
#GamingNews @playacclaim.bsky.social
Stick it in your eyeballs or risk mutating into a #cosmichorror: tinyurl.com/katanaut
#GamingNews @playacclaim.bsky.social
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Katanaut by @voidmawgames.bsky.social @katanaut.bsky.social - Metroidvania-esque roguelite that gave me lots of Dead Cells vibes. Great combat and the controls are so responsive. Unlock new abilities and weapons and fight some tough bosses.
store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/...
Katanaut on Steam
Katanaut is a fast-paced, Metroidvania-inspired action roguelite blending fluid combat and cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and wield powerful abilities as you battle through a station sprawling with twis...
store.steampowered.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Katanaut by @voidmawgames.bsky.social @katanaut.bsky.social - Metroidvania-esque roguelite that gave me lots of Dead Cells vibes. Great combat and the controls are so responsive. Unlock new abilities and weapons and fight some tough bosses.
store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3032830/...
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Katanaut is a Metroidvania-style action roguelite where fluid combat meets cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and unravel dark secrets aboard a twisted station filled with transformed horrors. ⚔️🌌
Game by @voidmawgames.bsky.social
#IndieGame #IndieGaming
Game by @voidmawgames.bsky.social
#IndieGame #IndieGaming
October 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Katanaut is a Metroidvania-style action roguelite where fluid combat meets cosmic horror. Slash, dodge, and unravel dark secrets aboard a twisted station filled with transformed horrors. ⚔️🌌
Game by @voidmawgames.bsky.social
#IndieGame #IndieGaming
Game by @voidmawgames.bsky.social
#IndieGame #IndieGaming
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
Can I interest you in some Friday evening reading? Here's my review of @voidmawgames.bsky.social 's Katanaut a few days after everyone else's. But you can read from someone who cleared a run of the game, which other game journalists might have struggled with.
gameoni.gg/2025/09/26/k...
#gaming
gameoni.gg/2025/09/26/k...
#gaming
‘Katanaut’ Review: Challenging, Exhilarating, and Worth Every Penny
Katanaut is a stellar first game published by the revived Acclaim brand that has me hooked.
gameoni.gg
September 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Can I interest you in some Friday evening reading? Here's my review of @voidmawgames.bsky.social 's Katanaut a few days after everyone else's. But you can read from someone who cleared a run of the game, which other game journalists might have struggled with.
gameoni.gg/2025/09/26/k...
#gaming
gameoni.gg/2025/09/26/k...
#gaming
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
⚕️ #Katanaut - What Is Immune?! ⚕️
New clip from my latest vid, now available on TikTok, Insta and YouTube Shorts (🔗 in reply)! 🤩
@voidmawgames.bsky.social @playacclaim.bsky.social
#Indie #Gifted #Review #ANZCreators
vt.tiktok.com/ZSDqg2gWj/
New clip from my latest vid, now available on TikTok, Insta and YouTube Shorts (🔗 in reply)! 🤩
@voidmawgames.bsky.social @playacclaim.bsky.social
#Indie #Gifted #Review #ANZCreators
vt.tiktok.com/ZSDqg2gWj/
TikTok - Make Your Day
vt.tiktok.com
September 26, 2025 at 12:18 AM
⚕️ #Katanaut - What Is Immune?! ⚕️
New clip from my latest vid, now available on TikTok, Insta and YouTube Shorts (🔗 in reply)! 🤩
@voidmawgames.bsky.social @playacclaim.bsky.social
#Indie #Gifted #Review #ANZCreators
vt.tiktok.com/ZSDqg2gWj/
New clip from my latest vid, now available on TikTok, Insta and YouTube Shorts (🔗 in reply)! 🤩
@voidmawgames.bsky.social @playacclaim.bsky.social
#Indie #Gifted #Review #ANZCreators
vt.tiktok.com/ZSDqg2gWj/
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
New vid up now! We try out #Katanaut by @voidmawgames.bsky.social and @playacclaim.bsky.social! Clip to follow soon! 🤩
Thanks to @piratepr.com for the review key! 🫶
#Indie #Gifted #Review #ANZCreators
youtu.be/P7N730uGEGA
Thanks to @piratepr.com for the review key! 🫶
#Indie #Gifted #Review #ANZCreators
youtu.be/P7N730uGEGA
START THE CYCLE, AGAIN... | Katanaut - First Impressions
YouTube video by The Average Rook
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
New vid up now! We try out #Katanaut by @voidmawgames.bsky.social and @playacclaim.bsky.social! Clip to follow soon! 🤩
Thanks to @piratepr.com for the review key! 🫶
#Indie #Gifted #Review #ANZCreators
youtu.be/P7N730uGEGA
Thanks to @piratepr.com for the review key! 🫶
#Indie #Gifted #Review #ANZCreators
youtu.be/P7N730uGEGA
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
We're finally back on the video posting with another vid + clip combo tomorrow (Friday), this time for #Katanaut by @voidmawgames.bsky.social and @playacclaim.bsky.social! 10am AEST for the vid, and 10:15am for the clip.
Thank you to @piratepr.com for the key! 🫶
#Indie #Gifted #ANZCreators
Thank you to @piratepr.com for the key! 🫶
#Indie #Gifted #ANZCreators
September 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We're finally back on the video posting with another vid + clip combo tomorrow (Friday), this time for #Katanaut by @voidmawgames.bsky.social and @playacclaim.bsky.social! 10am AEST for the vid, and 10:15am for the clip.
Thank you to @piratepr.com for the key! 🫶
#Indie #Gifted #ANZCreators
Thank you to @piratepr.com for the key! 🫶
#Indie #Gifted #ANZCreators
Reposted by Eugene | Katanaut
The new #katanaut from @voidmawgames.bsky.social proves that @playacclaim.bsky.social is once again on the upswing as a publisher!
The Insight: With Katanaut, Acclaim Proves It’s On The Comeback Trail!
By Jatin Gundara Of every genre I expected to come from the gaming world this year, a roguelite about a space samurai fighting through hordes of the undead in the midst of a cosmic horror hellscape…
nygamecritics.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The new #katanaut from @voidmawgames.bsky.social proves that @playacclaim.bsky.social is once again on the upswing as a publisher!