Karate Survivor

Karate Survivor

Released Oct 2024

Become a martial arts master in this survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use your fists, feet, and the environment to fight off relentless thugs. Master powerful combos, enhance your skills, and remember: everything around you is a weapon!

84% positive · 3,408 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Karate Survivor launched on October 30, 2024 and received a flurry of post-launch updates through December 2024. Within its first six weeks, the developer shipped four feature updates: difficulty modes on October 31, a balance patch on November 2, a combined High Dynamic Mode and macOS release on November 13, and a significant Endless Mode addition on December 9, 2024. The December 9 post closed with "Stay tuned for even more thrilling content!" — but that kind of generic sign-off was not followed by any further Karate Survivor-specific announcements or updates. After December 9, 2024, all subsequent news posts from Alawar on this Steam page are announcements for entirely different games: Wall World 2 (November 2025), Haunted Lands (March 2026), and The Last Gas Station (April 2026). These are publisher announcements for other titles, not Karate Survivor content. There are no roadmaps, no announced DLC, no unreleased DLC on the store, and no developer statement about future Karate Survivor content. The update pattern for Karate Survivor itself was compressed into its first six weeks post-launch and has been completely silent since December 9, 2024 — over six months ago as of today. The only DLC listed is the soundtrack, which shipped on launch day. With no outstanding commitments, no announced future content, and a post-launch update window that closed without further promises, the game appears to have launched as a complete, standalone product that received a healthy round of early polish updates.
Evidence
Endless Mode update shipped — the most substantial post-launch addition, adding an infinite wave mode, a new arena, and online leaderboards. Signed off with 'stay tuned for even more thrilling content,' but no specific follow-up was ever announced.
news post · Dec 9, 2024 source content shipped
high
High Dynamic Mode (1.5x speed gameplay) and macOS version added in a feature update.
news post · Nov 13, 2024 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Alawar
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Step into the shoes of a martial arts master in a thrilling survivor-like roguelite inspired by action movies of the ‘80s. Use the environment and improvised weapons, master new techniques, and create devastating combos to fight off relentless goons and bandits! Karate Survivor delivers intense, fast-paced combat where improvisation and creativity are key to surviving the streets.

Key Features

  • Improvised Combat. Use whatever you can get your hands on to defeat your enemies. From plastic flamingos to mop handles, even a child's toy hammer can be deadly in the right hands.

  • Environmental Warfare. Manipulate your surroundings to your advantage. Push objects at enemies, bring down scaffolding, or slam them with a microwave door.

  • Dynamic Combos. Dozens of different attacks allow you to create unique combinations of up to six attacks, tailored to your fighting style. Experiment and discover the most effective combos.

  • Progression and Mastery. Collect experience to unlock and master new permanent techniques and skills between runs, making each playthrough more rewarding.

  • Diverse Locations and Boss Battles. Battle through various areas, each with its own distinct features and items for combat. Face powerful bosses in each location, testing your skills to the limit.

  • Fast-Paced Runs. Immerse yourself in rapid, intense street battles. Test your martial arts skills and survival instincts in action-packed showdowns that pay homage to the adrenaline-fueled scenes of action movies, ensuring you're always on the edge of your seat.

Fight fast, precisely, and without remorse.

Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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