Katana Zero

Katana Zero

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Release date 2019-04-18
Genre Action
Metacritic 83/100
What hardware does Katana Zero need?

Katana Zero has an FPSHQ demand score of 51/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Katana Zero - system requirements, FPS tests on video cards and processors, optimal graphics settings. Find out if your PC can handle Katana Zero.

About the game

Developer
Askiisoft
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Release date
April 18, 2019
PC platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam reviews
66 691
Metacritic
83/100
Technologies and support
?
DLSS
×
FSR
×
XeSS
×
Ray Tracing
×
Path Tracing
×
Multiplayer
×
VR

Katana Zero system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64 Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000) or equivalent Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent
Memory 1 GB ОЗУ 2 GB ОЗУ
Graphics GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB) GeForce 8800 GTS (512 MB)
DirectX версии 10 —
Storage 200 MB 200 MB

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Katana Zero and does it need an SSD

Katana Zero needs 200 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). requirements

200 MBdisk space
not statedSSD
12 %of 122269 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Katana Zero do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

Katana ZeroKatana Zero200 MBMedian of 2019 games (n = 6570)Median of 2019 games (n = 6570)800 MBMedian of 122269 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122269 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBKatana ZeroKatana Zero200 MBMedian of 2019 games (n = 6570)Median of 2019 games (n = 6570)800 MBMedian of 122269 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122269 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 10, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Katana Zero on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 220–370 180–305 110–185
GeForce RTX 4090 S 205–345 160–265 90–155
GeForce RTX 5080 S 190–325 140–240 78–135
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 180–305 130–220 70–120
GeForce RTX 4080 A 170–290 125–210 66–115
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 175–295 125–210 66–115
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 165–280 115–200 62–110
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 160–275 115–190 61–105
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 145–250 100–175 54–92
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 155–265 110–185 58–98
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 145–245 100–170 52–88
Radeon RX 9070 A 140–235 98–165 50–86

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Katana Zero

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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51
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

83
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

51/100
FPSHQ load index
84–140FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
80–135FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2019
release year
In short

Can my PC run Katana Zero?

Katana Zero (2019): FPSHQ load index 51 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 84–140 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 80–135 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB); minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 10, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
51 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
99 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
108 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Katana Zero, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

Does the game support DLSS, FSR or XeSS?
DLSS: not in our Oct 9, 2026 snapshot of the official NVIDIA list. FSR: no. XeSS: no. Upscalers can boost FPS by 30–80% depending on the quality mode and GPU.
Does the game have ray tracing?
No, not supported.
How big is Katana Zero and does it need an SSD?
Katana Zero needs 200 MB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 10, 2026). The requirements of Katana Zero do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows, macOS.
What is the genre of Katana Zero?
Genre: Action. Single-player only.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Askiisoft. Publisher: Devolver Digital.
Is Katana Zero worth buying?
Metacritic score: 83/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2019-04-18.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB). If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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