Daikatana
Updated v1.2
Updated April 3, 2026 10:38 pm (2 months ago)
Daikatana is a first-person sci-fi action game where players fight through danger, learn the mechanics, and push toward each objective. It stands out for active pacing, clear feedback, and rewarding challenge, especially if you enjoy action experiences with a clear identity.
Daikatana overview
In 2455 A.D. , Kage Hishima used the magical powers of the Daikatana, the most powerful sword ever forged, to alter time and establish himself as supreme ruler. You are Hiro Miyamoto, one of the few people on Earth who remembers what really happened. The burden of saving the world, your version of it, has fallen unto your shoulders. You’re not alone as your friends, Superfly Johnson and Mikiko Ebihara, travel by your side. You must gather weapons, overcome all obstacles, discover deviously concealed secrets, and battle a bewildering array of foes.
Use your resources wisely as you’ll need all the help you can get. Are You Ready?!From the rock star designer, John Romero, comes the legendary, in more ways than one, Daikatana (“long sword” in Japanese). Run ‘n’ gun is the norm here as you blast your enemies to oblivion with over 24 glorious, bad ass weapons. On top of the sweet, sweet guns, you are armed with the Daikatana--a weapon that grows in power the more you use it. Go on a wild time-tripping ride and make your enemies “Suck It Down!”
- Wreak temporal havoc in 4 distinct time periods: ancient Greece, medieval Norway, near-future San Francisco, and high-tech Japan in 2455.
- Incredible sidekicks as they provide cover fire, watch your back, and provide helpful feedback to assist you in your mission.
- Pulse-pounding multiplayer action with two equally exciting modes of play: classic Deathmatch and Jewel Quest, a variant of capture the flag.
Will this game run on your PC?
Minimum
- System: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8
- Processor: Pentium 4 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB HDD
Download, Install, and Play
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- Before you begin, make sure you have a supported client installed.
- Download Daikatana (latest). Wait until it is 100% complete, then locate the files.
- Install the game:
- Run or double-click
setup_********.exe. - If a DLC folder is included, run any
.exefiles inside it as well.
- Run or double-click
- After the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
- Enjoyed the game? Consider purchasing it from the official store to support the developers.
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The Most Cursed Retro Boomer Shooter.
only play this if you are a masochist and enjoy extremely janky boomer shooters, i recommend playing this with the fan patch and remove A.I companions, it will make the game 50x more enjoyable.
do not play this game without the fan patch, its as horrible as people say it is, even with the fan patch its mediocre at best, the story is very cliche and rushed, so theres alot of plotholes.
I remember this game when I discovered a dopefish on a game level.
I swear to you, i was just thinking about if they would upload this game here last night! Thank you!
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Wow, this is possibly the most unfairly maligned title in PC gaming history. I thought some of the artwork and level design were decent and memorable. Well worth the small download imo!
btw do you guys have MDK2? MDK was added in 2016 but no MDK2. The sequel is a much better game. Thanks!!!
We tried searching for MDK 2 but there are no available seeded links 🙁
Nice try John