Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper
Launches 15 November 2026 · PC · Action, Indie, RPG
Samurai action roguelike as a blind swordsman who sees by sound. In the [Eternal Night], enemy footsteps become waves of light that reveal them. Read the dark, slash, guard, roll and execute foes. Pick a card each stage to build your swordplay, and face the [Darkest Hour], who stole the [Ember].
Story
Long ago, humanity was granted the [Ember] by the gods, and flourished by lighting up the dark. But the [Darkest Hour], a cunning human faction, plotted to steal the [Ember] from the world, and named the righteous who could stand in its way the [Dawn], assassinating them one by one. The [Darkest Hour]'s plan succeeded, and over a world stripped of every [Ember], the [Eternal Night] fell, where no one can see what lies ahead. The last [Dawn] left alive is a swordsman who has lost both eyes. Seeing the world by ear rather than by sight, he takes up the blade and sets out once more. Combat You Hear The screen is drowned in darkness. Each time an enemy's foot strikes the ground, the sound ripples out as a wave of light, and only in that moment does their outline appear. Sense where the unseen enemy stands, and strike first. Features Sweep, cut, execute : Break enemies with combo attacks and dash attacks, then end the fight by executing the fallen. Guard, roll, counter : Turn attacks aside with guards and dodge rolls, and strike back in the opening they leave. Build your own swordplay : After each stage, pick one of three cards to grow your skills. Four grades of...
Gameplay
Long ago, humanity was granted the [Ember] by the gods, and flourished by lighting up the dark. But the [Darkest Hour], a cunning human faction, plotted to steal the [Ember] from the world, and named the righteous who could stand in its way the [Dawn], assassinating them one by one. The [Darkest Hour]'s plan succeeded, and over a world stripped of every [Ember], the [Eternal Night] fell, where no one can see what lies ahead. The last [Dawn] left alive is a swordsman who has lost both eyes. Seeing the world by ear rather than by sight, he takes up the blade and sets out once more. Combat You Hear The screen is drowned in darkness. Each time an enemy's foot strikes the ground, the sound ripples out as a wave of light, and only in that moment does their outline appear. Sense where the unseen enemy stands, and strike first. Features Sweep, cut, execute : Break enemies with combo attacks and dash attacks, then end the fight by executing the fallen. Guard, roll, counter : Turn attacks aside with guards and dodge rolls, and strike back in the opening they leave. Build your own swordplay : After each stage, pick one of three cards to grow your skills. Four grades of cards, from Common to Legendary, make every playthrough grow differently. Three bosses : An assassin who vanishes and reappears, a former comrade with lightning speed, and the leader of the [Darkest...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Custom Volume Controls
- Save Anytime
- Stereo Sound
- Subtitle Options
- Steam Cloud
- Stats
Release details
Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper is a Action, Indie and RPG game by Wandering Sparky. Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper launches on Sunday, 15 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 6 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper release?
Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper launches on 15 November 2026.
Which platforms is Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper on?
Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper is on PC.
Who makes Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper?
Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper is developed by Wandering Sparky.
What kind of game is Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper?
Blind Katana: The Ember Keeper is a game of these genres: Action, Indie and RPG.