Rank 01Why this
Also Remake and Fighting, like Karateka.
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
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The closest matches to Karateka: Double Dragon Trilogy, Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow, One Finger Death Punch, KickBeat Steam Edition, and Kings of Kung Fu. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like Karateka.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Rank 03- $4.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
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- 2014
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The Making of Karateka
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Karateka.
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Liquid Entertainment
- Price: $3.99checked Oct 31
- 74% of 117 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Rhythm based blocking dictates combat flow
- Rotoscoped animations evoke classic cinematic feel
- Short but replayable with precision based challenges
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Also Martial Arts and Fighting, like Karateka.
About Karateka
The closest matches to Karateka: Double Dragon Trilogy, Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow, One Finger Death Punch, KickBeat Steam Edition, and Kings of Kung Fu. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Karateka is your kind of game, the closest matches are Double Dragon Trilogy, Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow and One Finger Death Punch — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and nostalgic, and single out its character selection and checkpoint per step. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Karateka: From PRINCE OF PERSIA creator Jordan Mechner, the original side-scrolling karate classic comes to Steam with art by Jeff Matsuda (The Batman) and music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin (CIVILIZATION IV).
Is Karateka worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 74% of 117 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 80% off, now $0.79 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Rhythm based blocking dictates combat flow
- Rotoscoped animations evoke classic cinematic feel
- Short but replayable with precision based challenges
- Sound cues are critical to success
People who play it also play: Double Dragon Trilogy, Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow, One Finger Death Punch
Frequently asked about Karateka
Can I run it?
Does Karateka work on Steam Deck?
Karateka is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Karateka cost?
Karateka is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Karateka?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Karateka are Double Dragon Trilogy, Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow, One Finger Death Punch.
Who developed Karateka?
Karateka was developed by Liquid Entertainment and published by Dotemu.