Action · October 30, 2024
Karate Survivor (2024)
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.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Fighting · 536
- Casual · 531
- Action Roguelike · 403
- Martial Arts · 402
- Bullet Hell · 398
- 2D · 319
- Combat · 319
- Rogue-like · 318
- Rogue-lite · 317
- Singleplayer · 314
- Action · 306
- 2.5D · 265
- Pixel Graphics · 264
- 1980s · 258
- Arcade · 250
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.6k Steam reviews | Top 86% in Action |
| Positive rating | 85% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 55% |
| Engagement hours | 5 h average | Top 71% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (11)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Traditional Chinese
- Simplified Chinese
- Korean
- Polish
- Russian
- Japanese
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
5h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
22
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 30, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Alawar |
| Base price | $2.49 -50% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
85%Very Positive · 2.6k reviews
2.2k positive · 391 negative
Curator recommendations
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