Katanakaji

Game premise and mechanics

Katanakaji is a first-person crafting game focused on swordsmithing, specifically the art of forging katana. Players begin as an unknown swordsmith and work to build a reputation by crafting, customizing, displaying, and selling unique katana. You will manage a forge environment where you accept commissions to fulfill client requests and gradually enhance your craftsmanship.

Crafting process

The game employs hands-on minigames that simulate traditional Japanese swordsmithing techniques. Players will handle tasks such as managing heat, hammering steel into shape, applying clay to the blade, quenching it for strength, polishing the surface, and assembling various decorative fittings. Each step is crucial to the completion of a katana, with your performance impacting the sword’s quality and value.