Kate: Collateral Damage

About

Play as Kate, an assassin racing against a lethal poison to take down the Yakuza boss who killed her. This action-packed roguelike drops you into chaotic Tokyo streets where you swing katanas, gun down foes, and scavenge for weapons that vanish once empty. Every enemy you dispatch buys seconds on your dwindling time bar while syringes let you reset the clock or dodge death. Your hostage sidekick Ani adds tactical flair with mid-fight abilities but won’t shield you from the brutal reality, one misstep means restart. The real tension comes from balancing weapon choices and survival instincts. With 10+ weapon types and procedural encounters, each run forces quick thinking under pressure. Developer Ludic Studios tightens the formula with punishing difficulty and sharp mechanics that reward precision. Since its 2021 PC debut, fans praise its addictive loop of dying, learning, and coming closer to victory. Just don’t expect mercy, this isn’t a game for the faint of heart.

Storyline

You are Kate, a deadly assassin on a last-ditch quest for revenge against the Yakuza crime boss that lethally poisoned you. Battle your way through the Tokyo criminal underground in a life-or-death race against the clock! Pickup firearms and melee weapons from fallen enemies and in the environment, including pistols, submachine guns, knives, katanas, and more. All weapons have limited ammo, so you'll need to discard them and find new ones as you react and adapt to the combat situation at hand. A time bar at the top of the screen constantly marches towards your inevitable death at the hands of the deadly radioactive poison, Polonium 204. Killing enemies slows the rate at which the time bar depletes, awarding your deadly precision. Stimulant syringes, earned and unlocked through gameplay, can restore the time bar fully upon use, extending your run. They can also passively save you from a killing blow. It's up to you how you consume these syringes to survive. Battle alongside Ani, your hostage and newfound companion, who lends support with special abilities mid-combat. Most enemies die from only one or two hits, but similarly, so does Kate. Quick reactions and threat prioritization are essential to survival. Through persistent upgrades and temporary perks earned between levels within runs, you can become more lethal and resilient.